desert (13 community guides)

If you want to make the most of a visit to India, take to the tracks and explore regal Rajasthan by train - it can be a palatial journey... read more »

Lakes, llamas and lunar landscapes - head to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile and you'll find one of the world's greatest adventure destinations... read more »

Namibia is a country of extreme wild beauty, unique landscapes and, of course, wildlife. But it’s not all about the big five; Namibia is where the desert comes alive – if you know where to look...... read more »

Looking for somewhere remote with stunning scenery? An exclusive eco-friendly holiday in the wilderness? Visit Namibia's Skeleton Coast, its desert, dunes and wildlife and camp in a dry riverbed.... read more »

Seeking a destination that’s easy to reach, not too harsh on your bank account and offers something for almost everyone? Try Tunisia! (Just watch out for the country’s many answers to Del Boy)... read more »

Looking for the ultimate adrenalin rush? How about white water rafting down the Grand Canyon, Arizona? The Colorado boasts 160 rapids, one with a 37 foot drop. Hold on tight for the trip of your life!... read more »

Beyond Tunisia's package tourist hotels awaits a land of stylish restaurants and cool places to stay... read more »

Known as Little Tibet, Ladakh is a bastion of Buddhist calm, located on the old Silk Route and home to remote villages that are just beginning to welcome tourists... read more »

There’s more to Oman than beaches and Bedouins. To get to the heart of this fascinating country, you need to take a bumpy ride though desert dunes and wadis... read more »

Why waste time lying in the sun? From quad-biking to snorkelling, there are plenty of ways to get an adrenaline fix in one of Egypt’s newest beach resorts ... read more »

Bahrain has long been overshadowed by its limelight-stealing younger sibling, Dubai, but it is now quietly re-emerging as an attractive, and distinctly more sophisticated, alternative... read more »

It’s glamorous, some think over the top, but there’s no denying there are few places in the Middle East as good as Dubai when it comes to mixing business with pleasure... read more »

For would-be astronauts who are never going to make it into outer space, Chile offers the next-best thing: a stunning, otherworldly experience in the lunar landscapes of the Atacama desert... read more »