Sophy Roberts

An off-the-radar Costa Rican eco-lodge is like freediving into a “state of grace”. Words and pictures by Sophy Roberts

Sophy Roberts travels to the spectacular desert heart of a long-troubled state

Instagram has opened a cultural window to Ghana and its coastal neighbours. But it’s nothing compared to a real-life tour. Words and photography by Sophy Roberts

Beloved Spanish retreat Trasierra has become the starting point for a mesmerising horseriding safari. Words and photography by Sophy Roberts

Mongolia’s summer plains have a much-photographed allure, but its deep winter wilderness is a missed opportunity that’s only now being opened up to adventurers. Sophy Roberts heads to a frozen neverland

A new mobile camp together with a handful of up-and-coming lodges are opening up lesser-travelled, culturally nuanced routes through Ethiopia’s dramatically diverse landscapes. Sophy Roberts is seduced

A small coterie of top-end travel outfitters are making it their business to expedite cross-border travel. Sophy Roberts journeys along remote routes and gains authentic insights into both the everyday and other worlds

Aquatic alliances between farsighted adventure operators, marine conservationists and filmmakers are giving a new twist to the “immersive” sea-travel experience – and helping to save the world’s oceans along the way. Sophy Roberts reports

Deep in Alaska, in a national park larger than Switzerland, an intrepid family flies guests of its mountain lodge into some of the earth’s last reaches of wilderness. Sophy Roberts alights on glaciers and takes in vistas few have ever seen

...with six bedrooms, a saltwater pool and chauffeured beach buggy

…with Alice Baum interiors, a car/driver on standby, yoga tuition and a cook

A stylish family residence with a contemporary art collection

From safari lodges and camps to private residences in Kenya and Tanzania

New equestrian adventures with gastronomic flair and luxury hotels

Cool cars and excellent places to stay from All Roads North

The all-white Alexa plies the archipelago like an original phinisi

Offering access to undervisited territory with big cats and seductive scenery

Exploring challenging parts of the world is now one of the most dynamic sectors of the travel industry – and an elite coterie of destination and security specialists has risen to the occasion. Sophy Roberts reports