The Kineo Journal
Stories and know-how for moving deeper
Practical guides to training, safety and the places we travel, written by the people who plan the trips.
How we workDesigned by Kineo, run by local experts: how we choose our partnersIn every country we work with one preferred local operator. Why we travel this way, and what we check before a partner runs a Kineo trip.
Plan & prepareTravel insurance for adventure trips: what to check before you bookInsurance is required on every Kineo trip. Six things to check so your policy actually covers the activity, the altitude and getting you home.
CyclingE-bikes on group cycling trips: who they suit and how they workAn e-bike does not ride itself, but it can make a mixed group work. How pedal-assist bikes work on tour, who they suit, and what to know before you choose one.
CyclingCycling Hue to Hoi An: the Hai Van Pass and riding in central VietnamImperial tombs, fishing villages, one big climb and a lantern-lit finish. What it is like to ride from Hue to Hoi An, and how to prepare.
Trekking & hikingThe W Trek explained: refugios, camping and Patagonian weatherGranite towers, the French Valley and Grey Glacier. What the W Trek in Torres del Paine involves, where you sleep and how to handle the wind.
Trekking & hikingPreparing for Kilimanjaro: fitness, kit and the Machame routeUhuru Peak stands at 5,895 m. How to train, what to pack and what to expect on the seven-day Machame route, including summit night.
Trekking & hikingTrekking at altitude: how acclimatisation works on the Annapurna Sanctuary trekAnnapurna Base Camp sits at 4,130 m. Here is how the body adapts to altitude, how our itinerary builds that in, and the signs to watch for.
Ocean & swimmingLiveaboard or island stay? Two ways to see the MaldivesA boat that moves with the best water, or a base on one atoll. How to choose between a liveaboard and an island stay for your Maldives trip.
Ocean & swimmingFreediving basics: why breath-hold training starts on landBefore the first dive, a freediving course begins with breathing, relaxation and equalisation. Here is why, and what a beginner course looks like.
Ocean & swimmingAn 8-week plan to get ready for a swim campThree to four swims a week, built up gradually. A simple training plan that gets you to camp fit, relaxed and ready to enjoy every session.
Ocean & swimmingYour first open water swim camp in the Maldives: what to expectWarm water, reef views and a kayak at your side. A day-by-day picture of a coached swim camp, and how it differs from the pool.
Plan & prepareHow the Kineo Effort Scale works, and how to choose your levelEvery Kineo trip is graded from 1 to 5. Here is what each level asks of you, and how to find the one that fits.Ready to go from reading to moving?
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