We love coming up with ideas that can be enjoyed by adventurous travellers, particularly when they involve trekking, and we have the clothing and equipment to help you make the most of your trips.

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A good balance of work and play is important for anyone who wants to increase their quality of life. The Zillertal just offers this mixture – from the villages in the valley up to the mountains and the permanent glacier ice. Whether on a laid back family hiking tour along one of the 30 adventure paths, tackling the more challenging Berliner Höhenweg trail, or pushing for greater heights in Austria’s best bike region, the next hut offering wholesome, local dishes is never far away. It is proven that exercise at over 1,000m above sea level stimulates the cardiovascular system. At this altitude, the air has a slightly reduced oxygen level and is almost entirely free of pollen which does wonders for your body.

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You don’t always have to head off to the far-flung corners of the world to find adventure; you can often find it much closer to home and we have all the kit you need to make the most of your trip. ‘Ireland’s Best Trips’ is a full-colour guide to the country’s top journeys. It contains 34 trips throughout Ireland with Lonely Planet’s team of expert authors providing inspiration and all the practical information that travellers need to make it happen.

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For most of us, every holiday is an adventure and we want to make the most of every moment. Staying healthy and comfortable is a key part of any holiday, especially when backpacking on a budget in Asia. It’s easy to think that you’ll need to be self-contained in the original sense of backpacking but the key is to travel light, keeping mobile rather than being bogged down by your gear. Remember, you’ll be able to buy most things you need to replace during your travels so when you set out you are looking to pack key kit in your rucksack that will last the trip.

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Adventure holiday expert Exodus is sponsoring the Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2013 - the largest walking festival of its kind in Europe. It will take place across three weekends between 4 and 19 May 2013, featuring over 200 guided walks across the stunning Isle of Wight countryside.

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Madagascar – The Eighth Continent by Peter Tyson is the latest addition to Bradt’s growing library of adventure travel narratives. This natural and cultural history of Madagascar is an exploration of what makes the island so extraordinary. Madagascar is a land where lizards scream and monkey-like lemurs sing songs of inexpressible beauty. Known as the Great Red Island, it is a place where fosse and tenures, van gas and aye ayes thrive in a true ‘Lost World’ alongside bizarre plants like the octopus tree and the three-cornered palm. And where the ancestors of the Malagasy come alive in rollicking ceremonies known as ‘turning the bones.’ Peter Tyson is a science and travel writer with over 25 years’ experience writing about science, natural history, and conservation. This is the only book that combines cutting-edge science and conservation with adventure travel and historical narrative.

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More families can now experience the thrill of their own personalised and exclusive Highland adventure – including rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking and ridge walking to wild camping, loch fishing and navigation skills -  in the heart of some of the most stunning landscapes in the north west Highlands of Scotland. New outdoor activity company Highland Adventures based in Ullapool is run by qualified climbing instructor, mountain leader and local mountain rescue team member Ken Keith.

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Associated with the Royal Geographical Society, Geography Outdoors is the centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning. Spring training opportunities include Field Techniques Workshops (16 March) across a wide range of subjects for adventure travel, including -

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Tim Ware considers how to make the most of the adventure of exploring Europe by train:

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Adventure holiday or trip of a lifetime? Most the most of the time and experience by following our down to earth tips and advice for trekkers. Read the rest of this entry »

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