Iceland on film: a road trip around the ‘Hollywood of the north’
There is no best-location Oscar. But if there was, as the makers of Prometheus, Game of Thrones and Thor have recently found, it would surely go to Iceland, says Robert Hull
The wilderness in comfort … wild glamping in Scotland
Wild camping in Scotland in a very well-equipped Land Rover, Kevin Rushby was set on foraging for their supper. Luckily, his friend had his own ideas …
What do you get if you cross snowboarding with skiing? Splitboarding, of course
Ski touring used to be just for skiers with skins. Now splitboarding is opening up Alpine backcountry to snowboarders, too. Sam Mellish tries out a new project in Morzine
Hawaii’s hot spot: viewing the Kilauea volcano
Hawaii's volcanoes attracted tourists long before its beaches and surf. And the sight of lava spewing out of active Kilauea certainly puts the island's more conventional pursuits in the shade, says Alex Barasch
Survival holidays: package trips where you learn to live in the wilderness
Learn skills to survive in the jungles of Guyana, the frozen wilderness of northern Sweden – and the forests of England, writes Doug McKinlay
Husky sledding in Canada: one man and his dogs
On a trip to the frozen wilds of Canada's Quebec province, Doug McKinlay learns what it's like to put your life in the paws of a yowling, loping team of sled dogs
Where to learn winter Olympics sports from curling to luge
Skeleton, curling, bobsleigh, snowboarding, ice hockey, even luge, here's our guide to Winter Olympics sports, where you can learn them or take a holiday and improve your technique
Komodo, beyond the dragons: diving and empty beaches in Indonesia
Once known only to divers, a group of islands on the edge of Komodo national park, Indonesia, feel much like Bali did back in the day – with world-class diving, says Johnny Langenheim
Papua New Guinea: a trek to the village time forgot
On a trip to a remote corner of Papua New Guinea, Kevin Rushby meets a community with one foot still in the past, but only for now …
Happy holidays! 10 trips to lift your spirits
Sing your heart out, ride the range or splash in warm waves with contented pigs … we round up holidays to put a smile on your face
Adventure holidays and trips for 2014: Asia
Rivers and mountains, kayaks and caves … add a touch of the exotic with these exciting active holidays in Asia
Adventure holidays and trips for 2014: Africa
From kayaking the Nile and mountain biking in the shadow of Kilimanjaro to exploring Africa's amazing national parks
Adventure holidays and trips for 2014: Europe
No need to fly long-haul for an adventurous trip: here are new ideas for cycling, climbing, swimming and more in mainland Europe