Travelling in the Andes: readers’ travel tips

From subtropical Colombia to Tierra del Fuego in the shadow of Antarctica, our tipsters have explored, eaten, slept and imbibed among these astonishing peaks

Caribbean dream: mixing it up in the Grenadines

The Caribbean isn’t just for minor royalty and hedge fund hoorays. A DIY island-hopping adventure guided by locals reveals amazing wildlife and an unaffected vibe

Monkeying around in Borneo: a voluntourism trip with a difference

Voluntourism is popular but controversial. In Indonesian Borneo, however, the Orangutan Foundation puts conservation (and graft) first, as our writer discovers

Xilitla, Mexico: where Day of the Dead meets carnival

Forget what you’ve seen in James Bond films, the best town for this November festival is Xilitla, amid the hills and waterfalls of the eastern Sierra Gorda

10 of the best wildlife trips around the world: readers’ travel tips

Polar bears, rare wolves, aye-aye and gorillas – our readers share their heart-racing encounters with the world’s wildest animals

A cycling tour of the Balkans: two wheels, three countries, four days

Our writer and his friends recapture their youth and the joy of cycling, with a challenging trip taking in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro

Water worlds: top 10 marine adventure holidays worldwide

Ahead of the BBC’s new David Attenborough series Blue Planet II, we pick 10 trips that explore the oceans, from diving the Pacific’s ‘underwater Serengeti’ to reef conservation in Belize and kayaking in Komodo

St Helena’s airport finally ready for touchdown

Flights to one of the most isolated islands in the world start this week, heralding a rise in tourists for the British overseas territory – whether it’s ready for them or not

Travels with my dad: a bothy-to-bothy hike in north Devon

Phoebe Smith is keen to try a hiking route between two of the National Trust’s new camping bothies in north Devon, but is unsure how her recently retired father will take to staying in a ‘stone tent’

Revolutionary road: on the trail of Che Guevara’s last days in Bolivia

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Che’s death, our writer follows in his final footsteps in the Bolivian villages of La Higuera and Vallegrande

Nepal-Tibet border reopens to tourists after 2015 earthquake

The famous Himalayan road from Lhasa to Kathmandu, partly destroyed by the earthquake, is back on the travel wishlist as the Kerung-Rasuwa border crossing reopens to international visitors

‘Tribes and shamans become your hosts’ – India’s remote Arunachal Pradesh

Tourism is almost non-existent in this north-eastern Indian state, but visitors are given a warm welcome in jungle and highland villages, says travel writer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent – just beware of the local moonshine

Great outdoor activities in Colorado: readers’ tips

Readers suggest ways to enjoy Colorado’s magnificent mountains, valleys, forests and lakes – on two legs, two wheels, soaking in hot springs and even dangling from a cliff

Marvel at Monrovia: a city destination with a difference

The Liberian capital – despite recent troubles and a reputation for being misunderstood – now has much to recommend it: wonderful beaches, great food and a fascinating history

Rare views on Rapa Nui: an Easter Island adventure

A hiking, cycling and camping trip is a more affordable way to explore Easter Island’s famous statues, volcanic landscapes and how the islanders still celebrate their traditions