Explorer Ed Stafford on travelling into the unknown – on his own
The adventurer has taken solo travel to extremes – he’s been marooned in the Amazon and on a desert island – but says it’s something we should all try
The great eastern European road trip part five: Slovakia
A trek to Slovakia’s Tatra mountain peaks presents tough challenges for Kevin Rushby and family
Catching fire: Burning Man is sparking sister festivals around the world
Devotees have taken the commerce-free philosophy of the Burning Man festival, which starts today in Nevada’s Black Rock desert, to their own countries and created affiliated events where the same spirit and ethos endures
If it’s paddleboarding you’re after … don’t ignore the pull of Birmingham
Urban paddleboarding may not have the glamour of surfing but in Birmingham one man is using it as a way of exploring the city centre and its industrial past from a new viewpoint
Top 10 European canyons and gorges for walking and hiking trips
These accessible gorges provide stunning views and great walking adventures without requiring the visitor to climb high peaks
Spiky, spicy, wild … arriba! Mexico’s Baja California is bliss for Lois Pryce
The remote cacti-dotted landscapes of Baja California give film-festival founder and adventurer Lois Pryce the thrill of the wilderness. But it’s not all prickliness on the Mexican peninsula, there are great towns, places to eat and seaside hangouts, too
Walking holidays in Japan: the best mountain hikes to tackle
Japan’s hiking boom has resulted in well-signposted and maintained trails, as well as plentiful mountain hut and campsite accommodation. The views from peaks such as Fuji and Asahi can’t fail to make the effort worthwhile
Full travel jacket: meet the hi-tech coat that’s raised over $1.5m on Kickstarter
Thousands have pledged money to pre-order the “Swiss Army knife of travel jackets” – built-in pillow, eye-mask, gloves and earphone holders are on the list – but what features would you most like to see in a piece of travel clothing?
Activity holidays in Andalucía: send us your travel tips to win a £200 hotel voucher
Share your travel tips on the region and you could win a £200 travel voucher
The best holiday treehouses in the UK
There’s something magical about treehouses – whatever your age. These arboreal boltholes will appeal to growns-ups who want to get close to nature without forgoing creature comforts
Take the kids to … Treetop Nets, Lake District
Children are free to clamber among the trees without a harness in this huge network of tunnels, walkways and trampolines
Sea-kayaking along Scotland’s wild west coast: an adventure in the Highlands
Crystal clear sea, stunning natural surroundings and abundant wildlife make exploring this part of Scotland by kayak an inspirational experience, and with many sights far easier to access by water the paddling is well worth the effort
Google Street View scales new heights on El Capitan in Yosemite, California
El Capitan, the world’s most iconic cliff face, has been mapped by Google, giving anyone online the chance to join some of the world’s greatest climbers on the Yosemite rock face
A family adventure in the Alps … whooping all the way
Richard Lakin, winner of the family category in our travel writing competition, went on a multi-activity break in France’s Ecrins national park
10 of the world’s best natural wonders … that you’ve probably never heard of
From Europe’s deepest river canyon and caves that glow in the dark to a rainbow river and hills that look like chocolate, this selection proves that nature always does it better