Far from Marrakesh, Danika Porter discovers another Morocco, where the ruins of ancient trade routes are all that’s left behind, the Sahara seems to stretch on forever and dunes offer a playground in the desert.
While most visitors tend to focus on the Golden Triangle of Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur, West Bengal seems to have remained almost totally overlooked. Mark Eveleigh sets sail for a fresh insight into India.
In the wilds of northern Iceland, the only way to take on the white water of the East Glacial River is on a raft.
The wildlife almost plays an understudy role to the epic desert and coastal scenery on a soaring safari.
In Switzerland, it’s possible to hike, bike and fly across the storybook landscape, finding a pot of gold at the end of each rainbow – minimal effort required.
Far from Marrakesh, Danika Porter discovers another Morocco, where the ruins of ancient trade routes are all that’s left behind, the Sahara seems to stretch on forever and dunes offer a playground in the desert.
The wildlife almost plays an understudy role to the epic desert and coastal scenery on a soaring safari.
High in the clouds in the Andean mountains, Roberto Serrini gets a taste of two worlds: one where ancient cultures still thrive and another that values a touch of luxury after a long day exploring.
For a more serene take on the traditional safari, Hanna Jones laces up her hiking boots for close encounters of the wild kind in Kenya.
Carrie Hutchinson gets a different view of Kenya and its amazing wildlife on a flying tour.
On a mission to experience the real Cuba, Guy Wilkinson rents some dilapidated wheels and tackles crumbling roads and a corrupt constabulary on a road trip from Havana to Trinidad.
For decades it was relegated to the international sidelines, but visit Cuba now while its true heart still beats. And there’s no better time to get out and about in its capital than after the sun sets.
Despite a slothful start, Natasha Dragun manages to explore one of the pioneering countries of the eco-tourism world.
One of our group is crying quietly inside the hood of her jacket as the nine-seater aircraft quivers and bucks in the wind. “Is this normal?” I yell over the hum to Gonzalo, our guide. “It’s a normal windy-day,” he nods with a smile. Then the pilot cranks the engine to taxi for take-off.
In the wilds of northern Iceland, the only way to take on the white water of the East Glacial River is on a raft.
In Switzerland, it’s possible to hike, bike and fly across the storybook landscape, finding a pot of gold at the end of each rainbow – minimal effort required.
It’s a land of spitting geysers, icy fjords and temperamental tectonic plates. Daniel Scott feels the earth’s energy on a road trip around Iceland.
On a week-long hike through the Rhine Valley, Nikola Sarbinowski finds the region’s rich returns more than make up for the hard work.
For the Norwegian coastal city of Stavanger, oil is the name of the game. But chip away at its hard, industrial exterior, and you’ll find this historic city is captivating to the core.
Justin Hession and the guys from PlanetVisible put their lives and stand-up paddleboards on the line in search of Norway’s 24-hour sun.
It’s obscene, cheeky and a little bit risqué. Stav Dimitropoulos encounters a Greek celebration in Athens that takes phallic festivals to a whole new level.
Your days might be full of swimming heats, basketball games and skateboard finals, but what’s there to do in Paris at night?
Get back to nature in more ways than one on an adventure exploring the lakes and forests of Central Finland.
While most visitors tend to focus on the Golden Triangle of Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur, West Bengal seems to have remained almost totally overlooked. Mark Eveleigh sets sail for a fresh insight into India.
It’s 5am and my alarm loudly pierces the darkness of my tent.
In Indonesia’s remote Alor Archipelago, Lynn Gail sails towards the Ring of Fire and ends up in the home of an Abui village chief.
In Raja Ampat, Kayak4Conservation is connecting travellers with local Papuans for kayaking adventures through one of the world’s richest marine environments.
A festival held on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River splashes out for the gentle giants of Thailand’s north.
It’s a favourite destination for seekers of days in the sun and nights on the tiles, but the Indo island lost its allure for many travellers long ago. There’s another side to Bali, though. Resident Mark Eveleigh takes a slow road trip through its wild west in search of that old-school vibe.
Justin Jamieson went looking for a waterfall in Koh Lanta and found a tarantula, a possible cobra, and far too many questions about elephant poo instead.
Lien’s enviable calves leave me in his wake and rapidly propel him up the mountain.
There are places that celebrate Christmas. Then, there are places that simply are Christmas. That’s Grapevine Texas.
Let’s get one thing straight: if your entire Las Vegas itinerary revolves around a casino floor, you’re doing it wrong.
Justin Jamieson gets loose in Steamboat Springs and lives to tell the tale.
Forget Aspen’s fur coats, Vail’s valet parking, and Park City’s $40 salads.
Get your hairbrush out. It’s time to imagine you’re far more famous than you are at these five slices of pop history.
Get to the heart of any place you visit by taking part in cultural experiences and festivals.
Spending a ski season in Canada inspired physiotherapist Jessie Mayo to find a way to combine her career and her favourite sport. She tells Sarah Reid how, with a bit of networking and a stroke of good luck, she pulled it off.
