Adventure (18 community guides)

Iceland is delightfully surprising; it's pristine and beautiful, friendly and quirky. In summer, the sun never sets, and there’s plenty to do, whether you're feeling sporty, lazy or just plain hungry... read more »

What is it really like to watch a live volcano erupt? I know - I just saw one. Here's a guide to finding out how to do it safely, and what it feels like to see it taking place... read more »

Get up close and personal with Borneo's wildlife. Then discover Sandakan's fascinating history... read more »

Air travel might be quicker, but taking the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing is an experience that few could forget... read more »

With monitor lizards, crocodiles and exotic birds, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve provides a welcome contrast to the busy shopping malls of Singapore city centre... read more »

The secret volcanic island of Ometepe is a secret haven of Latin American culture and nature, ringed by a shark-infested lake and tucked away in the heart of Nicaragua... read more »

Where African Jackass Penguins play among Southern Right Whales. Where the Atlantic meets the Indian Oceans. Where fine foods accompany fine wines. Where old meets new. Where else but Cape Town?... read more »

The Southern Upland Way is a remarkable cross-country route that stretches all the way across Scotland, from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea... 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 »

Looking for a skiing holiday with superb slopes, cosy chalets and outstanding apres action - without the queues endured at big resorts? Then head to La Rosiere, France's best-kept skiing secret... read more »

Lying on the edge of civilisation, with wild orang-utans, desolate mountain peaks, coral reefs and jungle trails on offer, Sabah has something for everyone. Here's a selection of the best on offer.... read more »

Explore new and ancient locations hidden within the chaotic and fascinating metropolis that is China's Shanghai... read more »

Luxury India....... read more »

A guide to one of Prague's most breathtaking locales, Petřín Hill, which is home to everything from a 12th-century monastery and a mirror maze to a reduced scale model of the Eiffel Tower... read more »

Find a host of hidden wonders in China's vibrant mountain city of Chongqing... read more »

Alton Towers is full of white-knuckle rides and this guide will ensure that you hit all the best rides in one day!... read more »

It is Rajasthan’s most colourful city, guaranteed to leave your senses smitten. To navigate your way through the confusion, follow my advice on where to stay, what to eat and where to rest your soul... read more »

How to make your krona stretch as far as possible in and around the curiously quirky capital of Iceland, Reykjavik... read more »