‘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

Canada’s Haida Gwaii archipelago: kayaking to the edge of the world

These remote islands, 100km off British Columbia, are home to one of the oldest traceable populations on Earth, yet they are still fighting to save their environment and ancient culture

‘The hospitality drew me back’: the joy of the Caucasus

Explorer Levison Wood’s trip over the Caucasus mountains took him 2,600 miles through six countries – with a warm welcome at every stop and barely a western tourist in sight

Great canoe and kayak trips around the world: readers’ travel tips

Sea kayaking off Mallaig is a very different experience to gliding down a river in tropical Nicaragua but our tipsters have encountered wonderful scenery on all these adventures

Not horsing around: donkey trekking in rural France

Accidental detours are embraced on a family break amid the Lot valley’s forests, abbeys and wildlife – all in the company of Lulu, their trusted donkey companion

10 great wilderness cabins and campsites in Canada: readers’ tips

Whether it’s backcountry camping, huts for post-hike relaxation or a hot tub and luxury cabin after a day in a canoe, our tipsters know some great stays

Cousteau country: scuba diving in Papua New Guinea

With a new film about Jacques Cousteau set to be released, the Walindi Plantation Resort, the dive centre and research institute he inspired, is still the first word in marine conservation. Plus five more Cousteau divespots

Gorgeous Georgia: walking in the Svaneti’s mountains

New flights from the UK have opened up the country’s unspoilt north west, an area of mighty peaks, flower meadows and fantastic hiking country

Cottage with class: a short break on Ireland’s Donegal coast

A renovated traditional stone homestead with its own beach is the first in a new collection of holiday lets that make idyllic bases for exploring elemental Ireland

The ultimate hike: three tasters of Canada’s Great Trail

The world’s longest trail, ready this year, traverses the entire country. It’s a busy path, our intrepid writer is told, so there shouldn’t be bears …

10 of the best views, festivals and events for the US total solar eclipse

Planning a trip in search of totality on 21 August in the US? Our guide provides advice on great vantage points and events along the Oregon to South Carolina viewing corridor plus tips on where to stay

How to hike the Grand Canyon

Our writer tackles the 23-mile Rim-to-Rim trail in a single, muscle-grinding day, but offers tips for walking the route at a gentler pace