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Culture & Pioneers

The Principality of Sealand, a self-proclaimed independent state situated seven miles off the east coast of England, on a former WW2 anti-aircraft platform.

Sealand: The World’s Most Extraordinary Micronation

10 min read

Founded in the rebellious 1960s by radio pirates, the self-proclaimed Principality of Sealand is a tiny platform in the North Sea that is concrete proof that even the smallest can make history.

The rustic wooden walkways, winding steps and dirt paths of Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean were used as the backdrop for the forest planet of Takodana from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Other Planets | Incredible Sci-Fi Film Locations in Britain

6 min read

Ever wanted to visit an alien planet? Over the decades, sci-fi blockbusters and cult classics alike have come to the UK to shoot locations that appear totally out of this world – but which are often hidden in plain sight.

Aerial panorama of Woodhead and Torside reservoirs in the Peak District National Park.

UK National Parks | A Short History

9 min read

The first UK National Park was designated more than 75 years ago. The world has changed greatly since then, and yet their extraordinary landscapes, diverse wildlife and rich history remain just as important today.

The ‘European Inuit’ | The Story of Knud Rasmussen

The ‘European Inuit’ | The Story of Knud Rasmussen

8 min read

Arctic explorer and anthropologist Knud Rasmussen is credited as being the first European to cross the long sought-after Northwest Passage. He deserves to be more widely known, argues Dave Hamilton.

Chris McCandless | Into the Wild – An Avoidable Tragedy?

Chris McCandless | Into the Wild – An Avoidable Tragedy?

10 min read

Chris McCandless was a young man with an insatiable wanderlust. Despite his tragic fate, he inspired a generation of adventurers. But his story remains both complex and controversial.

Day of the Dead | WildBounds

Día de los Muertos | Mexican Day of the Dead

3 min read

A macabre festival steeped in Mexican folklore, the traditions behind the Day of the Dead are as captivating as the scenes that have made it a global phenomenon.

Words To Live By: 12 Inspirational Outdoor Quotes | WildBounds

Words To Live By: 12 Inspirational Outdoor Quotes

7 min read

A dozen moving and motivational life lessons from the outdoor greats, drawn from the work of best-loved writers including John Muir, Henry David Thoreau, Robert Macfarlane and Cheryl Strayed.

How to Lose an Air Race in Style | The First Single-Engined Flight from Britain to Australia | Culture & Pioneers | WildBounds UK

How to Lose an Air Race in Style | The First Single-Engined Flight from Britain to Australia

6 min read

In the aftermath of the First World War, two Australian airmen rescued an old biplane from the scrapyard and entered it in a race across the world. They did not win.

King of the Fells | Remembering Joss Naylor | Culture & Pioneers | WildBounds UK

King of the Fells | Remembering Joss Naylor

7 min read

Known for his record-breaking feats and indefatigable spirit, Joss Naylor was a fell-running legend and a Lake District icon. WildBounds pays tribute to the one and only ‘Iron Joss’.

Travels With a Donkey | In the Footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson | Culture & Pioneers | WildBounds UK

Travels With a Donkey | In the Footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson

7 min read

Though best known as a novelist, Robert Louis Stevenson was also an adventure travel pioneer. In 1878, he trekked through the mountains of central France, accompanied by an unruly donkey…

From Avocado to Quinoa: Why We Eat What We Eat | Culture & Pioneers | WildBounds UK

From Avocado to Quinoa: Why We Eat What We Eat

8 min read

Avocados, mangoes, kale and quinoa are common supermarket foods. But how did they make it to the western world? It's all down to one man: globetrotting food explorer David Fairchild.

WildBounds Must Read: Breath | WildBounds

This is the Best Book Ever Written About Surfing

5 min read

Australian novelist Tim Winton's 'Breath' is a masterful exploration of big wave surfing and nature’s destructive and beautiful power that still tops the pantheon of all-time great surfing books.