On safari in South Australia’s outback, ‘swagon’ style
On a safari with a difference in South Australia – taking in the Aussie big five – Nigel Summerley finds comfort and a view of the stars from his bed in a converted farm wagon
Backpacking in New Zealand: adventure activities hit new heights
New Zealand is perfect for thrill-seeking backpackers, and a new range of backpacking adventures will see you flying, falling, jumping, spinning and floating … all in the name of fun, writes Rebecca Nicholson
Hideaways for long-term holidays
From exotic Bali to the Hebrides and a remote forest cabin, here are 10 places to get away from it all for a month or three
Bhutan: a trekking holiday adventure
Trekking in Bhutan, Gemma Bowes finds a spectacular, unspoilt country steeped in ancient traditions – and a 'history is as tall as the Himalayas
Top 10 walks in Lochalsh
Lochalsh is one of the Scottish Highlands' most popular and spectacular walking areas, offering everything from gentle lochside strolls to a classic mountain ridge walk that bags three Munros
I ran away and joined the circus – in Mexico
When Cat Rainsford befriended a group of street performers in Mexico, she never envisaged she would end up travelling the country with them for two years
Food for thought on a cycling tour of Vietnam
On a cycling trip across north Vietnam, Kevin Rushby finds that, even in some national parks, locals hunt and eat everything that moves. His daughter Maddie is a bit more fussy ...
Adventure holidays in Africa’s Great Rift Valley
From the Middle East to east Africa and through bottomless lakes to soaring volcanoes, Henry Wismayer selects 10 ways to experience the stunning 3,700-mile fault line that is the Great Rift Valley
Travel news: gourmet guides in Bolivia, green trips to the Azores and family activities to enjoy
Plus 'affordable luxury' at a new London hotel, a whistlestop tour of the UK and some holiday destinations to warm you up
Liverpool travel tips: extreme sports fun, BMX-style
BMXing is at the heart of a vibrant action sports scene in Liverpool, with skateparks for bikers of all ages
Exmoor travel tips: cycling trips to take your breath away
Cycling holidays in Exmoor may involve steep climbs but the views over Devon and Cornwall are equally breathtaking
North Yorkshire travel tips: mountain biking in Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest in the North York Moors national park has cycling routes to suit adrenaline junkies and family groups alike. Kevin Rushby tries a 21-mile rollercoaster
Good news from Greece! Local holiday ventures are on the up
Enterprising people all over Greece are defying the financial crisis and using the riches of their local area to develop new types of holiday a world away from old-style package tourism