Adventure holidays

Australia

This is one of our greatest experiences – so why isn’t it more famous?

Perhaps getting to this remote corner of South Australia is the reason, but now there’s a stunning place to stay when you arrive.

Ute Junker

Serene walking trails through Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia.

Opinion
Travel tips

The 10 former no-go countries that are now must-see destinations

A world with these countries, that have pulled themselves back from the brink to become mainstream tourism destinations, is most certainly a better place.

Ben Groundwater

New Zealand

Underrated region is the most magnificent landscape I’ve ever seen

I’m hesitant to reveal this, but the underrated mountains of New Zealand’s North Island, as opposed to the popular South, is where the real action is.

Kerry van der Jagt

Cruises

Port guide: George Town (Penang), Malaysia

Diverse ethnic groups have created an eclectic variety of architecture, religions, cultural observances and cuisines in the quirky capital of Penang

Brian Johnston

Western Brook Pond, a fjord within Gros Morne National Park surrounded by billion-year-old, 600-metre-high sheer rock walls.

Canada

A piece of paradise locals kept to themselves, until now

It was the setting for an international hit musical, but most people know little else about this quiet, wind-swept corner of Canada.

Craig Tansley

Fruits of the sea ... at work in traditional outfits.

Japan

The ancient Japanese tradition that’s unknown to most tourists

The ancient tradition of women free diving for shellfish can still be seen in Japan’s unspoilt Shima Peninsula.

Sue Wallace

Sweden

This stunning winter wonderland is actually more magical in autumn

Autumn in the far north of Scandinavia means crisp mornings, warm sunny days and a colourful fanfare of foliage. It’s the ideal time to venture outdoors.