Millionaire's roe
Britain's top gameshow host Chris Tarrant could go anywhere in the world to unwind. Here, opening a series on action breaks, he explains why he prefers to go fishing in Northern Ireland

Big sky country
Could you paint a watercolour after just four days' training? Ann Kent was a complete beginner before she met Frank Halliday

Down Under par
For the thousands of Brits heading out to watch the Lions rugby Tests against the Wallabies next week, John Samuel recommends some alternative sport in the three host states

Holding court
With Wimbledon starting next week, it's time to restring the old racket. Paul Howlett checks into a tennis school in Kos

River of dreams
Jeannine Williamson paddles into the wild heart of the American South in the company of a modern frontiersman

Wales keeps turning
Wales is aiming to become a world-class mountain bike destination. Alf Alderson puts the latest trail through its paces

Tall tales
Fraser Addecott spends five days on a modern clipper. A Victorian sailor's life was never like this