Adventure holidays
‘Here is nowhere’: Japan’s stunning, little-known epic walking trail
The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s starting to change.
- Andrew Bain
Now you can hike from island to island in Sweden
The new Stockholm Archipelago Trail connects 225 kilometres of new and existing trails across 22 islands.
- Julietta Jameson
Ghost cities and stranded ships: Inside a country that doesn’t exist
Karakalpakstan has its own language, culture and history, but you won’t find it on any map.
- Joel Day
A country too dangerous to visit is one I can’t wait to return to
As Mark Twain wrote, Damascus “measures time not by days and months and years, but by the empires she has seen rise and prosper and crumble into ruin”.
- Luke Slattery
‘Fooluru’: The other giant rock that’s been duping tourists for years
Many celebrate too early after setting eyes on this outback monolith, which is actually bigger – though not as spectacular – as Uluru.
- Catherine Best
Bigger isn’t better: Why small ships offer the ultimate cruise trips
A small ship is a boutique hotel compared to the mega-ship’s resort; a private jet rather than an A380; a private tour compared to a coach tour.
- Brian Johnston
The world’s 20 most incredible lost cities you can still visit
While many “lost cities” are no longer lost, there can be joy in finding them for yourself.
- Chris Leadbeater
America’s most beautiful city is unlike anywhere else
Sedona is like a greatest-hits package of the world’s most beautiful cities, all rolled into one.
- David Whitley
‘The next Ubud’ in Bali is, thankfully, nothing like the actual Ubud
Sidemen on the east coast of the island offers a quieter, more immersive Bali for those who relish a slower mode of travel.
- Penny Watson
Living on the edge: Seven highlights of astonishing natural wonder
In wet season, 500 million litres of water tumble over the edge of Victoria Falls every minute. In dry season, you can sit on the edge yourself.
- Catherine Marshall
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