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Q&A: Ultra-cyclist Jonas Deichmann
Text and photography by Steve Thomas The record-breaking German ultra-cyclist is about to set off on his latest epic from the top of Europe to the southern tip of Africa. Aided by developments in...
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Afloat Kimberley’s river of creation
Story and photography by Lachie Carracher Through the aeons-old Kimberley region of Western Australia flows a river at times among the mightiest on Earth, yet rarely paddled. I look around at the...
View ArticleRiding for rights and respect in Hong Kong
By Joyce Yip On the third Wednesday of May each year, at more than 300 locations worldwide, bikers come together for the ‘Ride of Silence’, to commemorate those who have been killed or injured while...
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Maasai bring warrior spirit to Hong Kong
By Joyce Yip For the past four years, Maasai warrior David Sambu has flown several times from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park to Hong Kong to spread the anti-ivory gospel. Dressed in traditional red...
View ArticleEverest’s season of success and suffering
By Joyce Yip A busy spring climbing season on Everest has seen a record number of successful summits – 891 at press time – but also 11 deaths, making it the deadliest season since the 2015 avalanche....
View ArticleChina’s masses warming to snow
By Joyce Yip Two years ago, China opened the world’s largest indoor ski slope with two black runs, a blue run, snow play area and beginner slopes all served by chairlifts and magic carpets....
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Karakoram’s Snow Lake trek
Story and photography by Pierre Constant The Karakoram sees relatively few trekkers yet offers a true wilderness feel and some of the most spectacular mountain sights anywhere. Rising above a sea of...
View ArticleThe not-so-silent seas
By Joyce Yip Almost a decade into Dr Matthew Pine’s career as an underwater acoustics expert, he’s still met with dazed looks when clients learn that fish can hear. He says the misconception stems...
View ArticleInsurance: the first thing to pack ahead of any adventure
By Joyce Yip Tickets are booked, accommodation and transport sorted out, and amid all the packing and planning you remember to buy travel insurance – perhaps with your usual provider. But have you...
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Give elephants room to be
By Marissa Carruthers A new wave of exploitative elephant activities across Asia is sparking concern among animal advocates, who are urging travellers to rethink itineraries. Jemma Bullock is fresh...
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