Anna Souroullas

Nicaragua – Downhill from here

Hike to the summit of Cerro Negro, a journey of around an hour, before descending its slopes on an ash board. From the top, glimpse Lake Managua to the south through the heat haze, whilst the steam from neighbouring volcanoes rises skyward. Slide or surf the 728-metre volcano in under five minutes – a pure thrill for the senses.

Indonesia – On Yer Bike!

Experience the thrill of fat biking through Bali’s dramatic volcanic terrain. Ride across the frozen lava fields of Mount Batur, exploring the UNESCO Global Geopark. This unique volcanic landscape features calderas, cones, craters, geothermal fumaroles and hot springs, all set around a beautiful lake.

Greece – Keep on track

Pedal a railbike along the historic railway of Megara, which once connected Athens to the Peloponnese. Enjoy spectacular views of the Saronic Gulf and visit a 400 BC archaeological site, accessible only by railbike, to learn about Kar, the mythical king of Megara.

New Zealand – There and Back Again

Jet boating, an iconic adventure sport born in New Zealand, is a thrilling way to explore the South Island’s Mount Aspiring National Park. Skim through towering canyons, narrow river gorges and famous Lord of the Rings filming locations. Listen to guides share captivating Māori legends, bringing the landscapes to life in this adrenaline-fuelled experience.

Chile – Paws for thought

Torres del Paine is home to one of the largest puma populations in the world, with the Laguna Amarga region being where sightings are most prolific. Accompanied by an expert guide, hike through Patagonia’s wilderness, learning to read the signs that a puma is nearby. Visit Estancia Cerro Guido, where ongoing research and camera traps help track these elusive predators. Nothing will get the adrenaline pumping through your veins faster than your first spot of a wild puma.

Luxury Sleep Out

Drift off in your private treehouse beneath the South African stars. As the wild calls of the night echo around you, you’re not just a visitor; you’re part of the story.

Stay at Lion Sands

Japan – A Large Pinch of Salt

Visit a sumo stable in Tokyo for a glimpse behind the scenes of Japan’s ancient sport of sumo. Spend a morning observing wrestlers train and learning about the customs, rituals and rules of this national sport.

Argentina – Conquer nature’s superstructures

Imagine traversing a glacier stretching three miles wide, towering 70 metres above the waterline, with another 170 metres hidden beneath the surface. Perito Moreno Glacier is a colossal superstructure. Don your crampons and trek a small section of this vast glacier. Navigate jagged peaks, as eerie creaks and groans of the slowly advancing ice fill the air. Finish with a whiskey, served over chunks of glacial ice, each piece thousands of years old. A fitting end to an unforgettable adventure.

Antarctica – Take the plunge

Jump, dive or cannonball into icy waters. Cheered on by your fellow expeditioners, leap from the gangplank and let adrenaline take over. Submerge yourself completely for the ultimate sensory reset. You’ll rise from the water feeling more awake and alive than ever before, with a sense of achievement and euphoria, a stark contrast of the bottomless, dark waters against the pristine white icebergs makes the plunge feel otherworldly.