Ruth Astle takes triathlon break as she prepares for new challenges of Brownlee events role and gravel cycling

Ruth Astle is to take a break from triathlon after accepting the challenge of a new role with The Brownlee Foundation Events team (TBF Events) and​ deciding to turn her immediate sporting focus towards gravel​ cycling. Having struggled to fully recover from a hip injury, which has pretty much overshadowedContinue Reading

Can the cruise industry go carbon-neutral?

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In November 2021, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) made an ambitious proposal. Its member lines, which together form 95% of the global cruise fleet, announced a collective pledge to pursue net-zero emissions by 2050. Perhaps recognising the scale of theContinue Reading

“These instruments are building more than houses, they are restoring hope”: Fender joins campaign to support LA wildfires relief, turning wood reclaimed from the disaster into unique Custom Shop guitars for auction

(Image credit: Fender) Fender has put the powers of its Custom Shop behind a campaign to support communities affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, unveiling the first of four custom, one-of-one electric guitars that will go to auction, with all proceeds going to the San Gabriel Valley Habitat forContinue Reading