By Peter on Oct 30, 2019 09:00 am
Our extensive K2 base camp trekking guide, gathered from the many questions our readers sent in. Before, during and after my K2 base camp trek in Pakistan, Atlas & Boots received dozens of questions about the experience via email and social media. We collated them all and put together the below Q&A-style K2 base camp trekking guide. The post K2 base camp trekking guide: all your questions answered appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Oct 28, 2019 01:00 am
Every year, we write a quick update about where we're spending Christmas. This year has been a strange one. We welcomed 2019 in Costa Rica with National Geographic Expeditions. In spring, we visited the Faroe Islands, but aside from those two short trips, I've been at home working on my book Take It Back (HarperCollins, Aug) and its follow-up (out next year). Meanwhile, Peter has travelled to Nepal, Greenland and Pakistan without me. It's been strange watching from afar – something I address in as a traveller, not travelling. The post 10 Christmas gifts for travellers appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Oct 26, 2019 09:00 am
We take a look at the best treks in Pakistan, from snowy high pass traverses to classic base camp pilgrimages. Having just returned from my K2 base camp trek in Pakistan – and my interest in the Karakoram mountains well and truly piqued – I thought I'd explore some additional itineraries for my next trip to Pakistan. The post Best treks in Pakistan: 5 great adventures appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Oct 23, 2019 09:00 am
Our extensive K2 base camp gear list includes everything you'll need to for this epic trek to the second-highest mountain on Earth. Having just returned from my K2 base camp trek in Pakistan, I thought it would be helpful to share my complete K2 base camp gear list as a point of reference for future trekkers. The post K2 base camp gear list: all you need for a successful trek appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Oct 19, 2019 09:00 am
When Donald Trump mispronounced Namibia as 'Nambia' in 2017, he became the subject of widespread ridicule. Journalists wondered if he meant Zambia or Gambia while social media users mocked up memes and one enterprising tweeter took the opportunity to pitch a new title to Lonely Planet. We at Atlas & Boots took pity on Trump for we have mispronounced a country or two in our time as travellers. In our most recent video, Peter mispronounces the Gasherbrum Range as Gasherbrown despite being well aware of what it's actually called (he spends enough time reading and dreaming about mountains, believe me). This led us to examine some of the most commonly mispronounced country names, which we list below to help you avoid a faux pas should you (like Trump) find yourself lunching with the country's president. The post 10 mispronounced country names appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Oct 16, 2019 09:00 pm
The K2 base camp trek is a stunning journey to the foot of a legendary mountain in the Pakistani Himalaya. The K2 base camp trek through the mighty Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan is one of world's finest long-distance treks. At 8,611m (28,251ft), K2 is the second highest mountain on Earth, one of just 14 eight-thousanders and a member of the seven summits. A mere mention of this legend is enough to make one's blood run cold. K2 is known as the 'Savage Mountain' due to the extremely difficult ascent and one of the highest fatality rates among the eight-thousanders. The post K2 base camp trek: a walk among giants in the Karakoram appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Oct 12, 2019 09:00 am
Our first trip to the Arctic Circle delivered more than we had hoped for: stunning Northern Lights, a close encounter with Arctic reindeer and a night-time husky hike replete with husky puppies. Based in the city of Tromsø, however, we saw little of the wilderness that defines the polar regions. That was rectified on my recent trip to Greenland where I trekked the Arctic Circle Trail, hiked to the Greenland ice sheet and witnessed the midnight sun in Ilulissat. This brought to bear the true beauty of the Arctic region. The area is not just aesthetically beautiful but historically rich and geographically fascinating, giving rise to myriad interesting facts about the Arctic. Here, we share the best of them. The post 20 interesting facts about the Arctic appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Oct 09, 2019 08:00 am
We share the most interesting facts about Greenland collected during a visit to the spectacular polar region. My recent trip to Greenland was characterised by highs and lows – literally and metaphorically. My up-and-down adventures trekking the Arctic Circle Trail were initially enchanting followed by bitter disappointment, followed by a captivating night camping beside Russell Glacier. Then my unplanned stint in Ilulissat completed my rejuvenation as I filled my days with exciting excursions to Eqi Glacier, a midnight-sun iceberg sightseeing boat trip and plenty of hiking around the icefjord. The post 19 interesting facts about Greenland appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Oct 05, 2019 09:00 am
Drone operators get a bad rep, arguably with good reason. Near-misses with planes have more than tripled in two years. Irresponsible operators have risked lives, closed airports and stressed wildlife – all in pursuit of a video clip. We, being travel bloggers, certainly understand the appeal of drone ownership. We've marvelled at sweeping shots of dazzling landscapes, but we've also seen the less palatable side of this lofty pursuit. We've seen operators get too close to people and animals and act inconsiderately in quiet places. The post Drone etiquette: 10 dos and don'ts appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Oct 02, 2019 10:00 pm
Our selection of the best things to do in Ilulissat will help you make the most of your time in this breathtaking part of the world. Ilulissat is the Greenland of glossy brochures. Smatterings of multi-coloured houses, iceberg-strewn Arctic-clear waters, howling sled dogs and gigantic glinting glaciers all contribute to the region's photogenic appeal. It is quite simply, one of the most spectacular environments on Earth. The colourful town is fringed by some of the planet's most magnificent scenery combined with raw, powerful nature. It is this unfenced wilderness that provides the perfect backdrop for a plethora of outdoor activities. The post 8 best things to do in Ilulissat, Greenland appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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