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Graham Green: our man around the globe

He is often cited as one of the greatest writers of the last century, but Graham Greene’s life was even more fascinating than his works of fiction

Jill Heinerth: into the deep

As a cave diver, Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. But the risks are worth it to experience the wonder of these remote caverns – and to educate people on protecting our oceans

Alexandre Schoelcher: a view from the street

For his global photography project, the World Portrait Archive, travel photographer Alexandre Schoelcher taps into the serendipity of street photography to capture the lives of locals and challenge our preconceived notions of other cultures

Che Guevara’s personal revolution

In his early 20s, Che Guevara was just another aspiring medical student, eager to see the world. A nine-month journey across South America helped foment the revolutionary ideas that would turn him into a global icon

Anthony Bourdain: the chef who showed us the world

Anthony Bourdain, the host of several travel and food television programmes, died in June. The impact the sharp-witted jet setter had on the way we eat and travel was profound

Matt Wright: the monster crocodile catcher

Star of National Geographic’s hit TV show Monster Croc Wrangler Matt Wright has made a living out of helping to protect the crocodile population in the northern part of the country

Kristof Allegaert: going the distance in ultracycling

Three-time Transcontinental Race champion Kristof Allegaert has taken on ultra-distance cycling events all over the world, but for him the challenge is always more mental than physical

Jim Thompson: the legacy of the Thai silk king

Jim Thompson is famed for saving Thailand’s silk industry, but that’s just one thread of his remarkable story

Robert Louis Stevenson: the father of modern travel writing

While most famous for his novels, Robert Louis Stevenson left a tremendous impression on both travel writing and travel in general

Matt Bush explains the daring world of free-climbing

For Matt Bush, one of the world’s most accomplished free-solo climbers, the act of climbing to dizzying heights without ropes or safety equipment is no
more dangerous than driving a car

Andrew Wirth: man of the mountain

While California is renowned for its pristine beaches, the state is also home to a flourishing ski scene. Under the direction of Andrew Wirth, Squaw Valley Ski Resort has turned Lake Tahoe’s slopes into a winter playground

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A word with US skydiving champion Cheryl Stearns

World champion skydiver Cheryl Stearns has travelled across the globe to complete more jumps than any other woman in history. Her adventures have allowed her to experience the world from an entirely different perspective