Dazzled by Donegal: an activity break that’s big, bold and brilliant
The challenge: can north-west Ireland match Canada and New Zealand for an epic adventure? After surfing, riding and kayaking, our writer found the answer on a sea-stack climb
10 of the best wilderness holidays in Scotland
Scotland represents Britain at its most rugged. We pick 10 great ways to explore its islands, glens and lochs – from vintage campers to bikes, kayaks and barges
8 of Scotland’s best beaches and coastal treasures
The ‘Scotland the Best’ author has been touring the country for 25 years in search of its finest places. Here’s his pick of beaches and seaside villages
20 of the best group trips for solo travellers
Striking out on your own needn’t be lonely or expensive. We round up group trips that increasingly cater for solo travellers and waive single premiums
Weir in this together: canoeing the Vltava in the Czech Republic
Paddling along this scenic river is a summer ritual in Bohemia. Our crew have an adventurous spirit, sunshine and beer. What could possibly go wrong?
20 great holidays in Central Europe
What Central Europe lacks in glitz it more than makes up for in scenery and adventure. And in these parts – from Poland to Slovenia – your money will go further, too
10 great island adventures: readers’ travel tips
From the windswept Outer Hebrides to exotic Japanese archipelagos, our tipsters have explored some of the world’s most unique islands on foot, by bike and kayak
Mount Taranaki: will the New Zealand peak’s ‘living person’ status bring respect?
The North Island mountain is to get the same rights as a human being and, amid environmental concerns, the Māori hope this means tourists treat it with care
Adventure in Albania: kayaking in one of Europe’s final frontiers
With wild rivers, mountains and Unesco sites aplenty, Albania is emerging as an exciting Mediterranean destination – but its wilderness could be devastated by huge dam-building projects
20 of the best Nordic summer holidays
Stylish lakeside cabins, bear-spotting, Viking adventures and midnight sun and fun await in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland
An Indian railway adventure: the pilgrim train from Hyderabad to Tamil Nadu
On an epic rail journey especially for pilgrims, our writer is as enthralled by the kindness and friendship of his fellow travellers as he is by the spectacular temples
Great boat trips: readers’ travel tips
Scanning the Indian Ocean for blue whales, an Amazon ferry adventure, the engineering marvels of the Manchester ship canal … readers share their favourite trips by boat
Colombia’s cowboy music: vallenato steals the show in Valledupar
Vallenato, the folk music of northern Colombia, was once derided as unsophisticated but is now celebrated at a festival in a city that loves to party
Angling for calm: why I love wild fishing
The opportunity to be in the moment and still in nature hooked Annalisa Barbieri on fishing – never more so than in the wildernesses of Dartmoor and the Highlands of Scotland
10 of the best wild cycle rides in the UK
A bicycle is the perfect way to explore the countryside. These off-grid routes, from mountainous lung-busters to scenic family rides, explore history as well as wilderness