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Far East Climbing - Climbing in Thailand

When most people think of climbing in Thailand, they picture vertical limestone walls over a white beach and turquoise sea, with a lush jungle on the horizon.

Alessia Fontanari

Sicilian vibes - Rock Climbing in Sicily, Italy

Sicily is known for the beautiful sea, the laid-back vibe, and food. Climbing here means golden tufas on vertical or overhanging walls overlooking the sea.

Alessia Fontanari

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Paradise in the middle of the Ocean - Climbing in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France made of 118 dispersed islands and atolls stretching over 2,000 sq. km in the South Pacific Ocean.

Alessia Fontanari

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West Bank's finest - Climbing in Palestine

The West Bank of Palestine, with its bucolic rolling hills, vast deserts, and deep valleys...

Tim Bruns

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Italy's best kept rock-climbing secret: the Apennines

This mountain range extends 1,350km from Liguria in the north-west to Sicily in the south, with peaks never reaching the 3000m-mark.

Roberto Vigiani

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Desert calling: exploring and climbing in Jordan

As a reddish light flickers and dances with the curves of a cavernous wall rising steeply beside you.

Xander Bianchi

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Southern Italy's ultimate rock-climbing guide

There's more to Southern Italy than incredible food, beautiful coastlines and the picturesque villages. Learn more about the rock climbing on offer here.

Francesco Guerra

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Rock climbing in Africa: exploring Senegal

Senegal is one of the most forward-thinking and stable countries in West Africa.

Alessia Fontanari

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Climbing between sea and rock - UK and Wales

From laid-back sea cliff climbing to unforgiving boulders and classic trad routes, there’s something here for everyone.

Lena Drapella

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Rock climbing in Canada: British Columbia's wild side

‍Sometimes it can be hard to get to the bottom of what makes an area special, especially when talking about the more well-known climbing destinations.

Faustine Wheeler

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The birth of rock climbing in Jamaica: a new Climbing Big-Bang in the Caribbean

Learn more about the rock climbing scene in Jamaica.

Juan Luis Toribio Vazquez

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Central Appalachia: The best up-and-coming climbing destination in the USA?

When planning a rock-climbing trip in the USA, most people will head to the world famous climbing areas: Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Moab, Bishop. But if you’re looking to travel somewhere where outdoor tourism can have a positive impact on the local community, then Central Appalachia should be top of your list.

Faustine Wheeler

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Climbing in a surfer's paradise: Hawaii.

Interested in a trip to Hawaii? We chatted to Matt Lutey, co-founder of Bouldering Hawaii, to find out more about the huge variety of climbing available there.

Faustine Wheeler

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5 reasons why you should climb in the Bohemian Paradise

Rock climbing in Czech Republic is shrouded in an aura of mystery: huge sandstone towers rising out of a lush forest, no chalk, no metal gear, scary runouts... But what should you really expect? Is it worth climbing here instead of the more popular summer destinations?

Alessia Fontanari and Jan Zahula

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The top 5 rock climbing destinations in Asia

On the day that this article is published, sport climbing will be making its Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Faustine Wheeler

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Rock Climbing in Tenerife, Canary Islands: Our Top 5 Spots

The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is known for it’s year-round sun, over 400km of coastline, quaint historic port towns, resorts and—of course—excellent food.

Faustine Wheeler

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Rock climbing in Bulgaria, Europe’s Oldest Country.

Bulgaria may not be the first European rock climbing destination to spring to mind. Yet here you’ll find everything that characterizes the more popular Western European destinations – limestone, quality routes, excellent food, phenomenal landscapes – without any of the polish or overcrowded crags.

Faustine Wheeler

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