Tayla Gentle

The jungle is a seemingly everlasting thicket of tangled green with no street signs, walking trails or Google Maps abilities. It’s exciting, it’s exhilarating and it’s best to come prepared (with more than just a Harrison Ford fedora).

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is no mean feat, but with a good dose of grit and a decent fitness regime, almost anyone can stand triumphant at the roof of the world.

We quizzed this Intrepid leader on all things Base Camp-related, and here’s his top tips for conquering the camp.

While we firmly believe that Everest Base Camp is for everyone (at whatever age), there’s a couple of persuasive benefits to hitting the trail and conquering it before your 30th birthday.

From the dusty Red Centre to the tip of the Top End and all the way down to Tasmania’s south, Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique landscapes. And nothing beats exploring these regions by foot.

How do you pack for a land of extremes – both in landscape and in weather patterns? Well, we’re here to help.

Easter Island might be a long five-hour flight from mainland Chile, but this is a destination well worth the travel time. Trust us.

Chile can be pretty overwhelming; there are almost too many geysers to see, trails to trek and wines to drink. But don’t worry, we’re going to break things down for you.

Top drops and where to drink them (plus a few handy wine-swilling tips).