10 of the best activity holidays worldwide: readers’ travel tips
Kayaking, cycling, running and hiking from the Andes to Iran … Our tipsters aren’t content with a book and deckchair
A backpacker’s guide to Uzbekistan: a one-month itinerary
Explore Silk Road heritage, deserts landscapes, Tashkent’s metro and the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara in a country encouraging tourists with new, relaxed visa policies
Holidays that make a difference: 25 ethical trips in the UK and worldwide
Our pick of community projects, homestays, ethical city tours, working holidays and trips that benefit women’s charities and initiatives
Riding Canada’s Skeena train: from Jasper to the Pacific
One of the most quietly spectacular rail journeys in the world is also a lifeline for communities along its route. The author of a new book on remarkable train trips takes in the view
Bali’s wild west coast: unspoilt and uncrowded
Quiet beaches, great surf, jungle to explore and wildlife to watch – and within easier reach on a new non-stop flight from the UK to Bali
A river ride to Rishikesh: India’s new adventure capital
Rishikesh shot to fame when the Beatles arrived, in search of enlightenment. Half a century on, the area is attracting a different kind of seeker – those after rapids, zipwires and mountain treks
From summit to sea: a snowboarding adventure in the Arctic Circle
There are no lifts in Norway’s picturesque Lyngen Alps, so if you want to ride down a mountain to the shore you have to hike up it first
Off the chart: the big comeback of paper maps
As Stanfords travel bookshop moves into new London premises after 118 years, its cartographer explains how the ability to tailor-make any map is keeping their magic alive
Less is more: Gunnar Garfors on his favourite ‘least-visited’ countries
The Norwegian globetrotter has been around the world – twice – and here picks the less-travelled countries that have made an impact on him
Dancing with wolves (nearby): a wild New Year’s Eve in Canada
At an eco-lodge in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, New Year’s Eve is celebrated around a campfire, surrounded by snow, endless forest and wolves
Winter wanders: 21 UK walks with a wow factor
Authors, travel and nature writers pick routes in the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Scenic Areas that take on a special aura in winter
Readers’ best travel discoveries of 2018: your top tips
What an adventurous lot you are! Your 2018 highlights include mountain treks, centuries-old communities and exotic wildlife. Read on for 2019 inspiration …
The best travel discoveries of 2018: chosen by Guardian writers
Castles and museums, beaches and cities, train lines and walking trails – plus gorgeous places to eat and stay. We share our favourite finds of the past 12 months
Rough Guides launches tailormade trips as part of major overhaul
Guidebook publisher’s reinvention as a tech platform includes bespoke holiday service that aims to ‘change the way people travel’
Cuba libre: exploring the island by campervan
It’s never been easy for visitors to explore this fascinating country independently. But for the first time, state-approved vans give licence to roam Cuba’s mountains, beaches and towns