The greatest of the great outdoors
Lance Richardson takes a journey by road and rail chasing the midnight sun in Alaska.
Tours
UK
Bowled over by Lord's and the sacred urn
Steve McKenna finds 200 years of sporting memories – and an enduring love story – at 'The Home of Cricket'.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Magical mystical tour
Mock Tudor melds with leopards and Buddhas in incomparable Sri Lanka, writes Christina Pfeiffer.
Canada
Savouring life on the ledge in Bugaboo Provincial Park, Canada
Bugaboo visitors can travel light and prepare to be stunned, writes Katrina Lobley.
Cruising
European cruising with a French flair
A small luxury ship delivers trademark French flair, writes Lee Tulloch.
Queensland
Hamilton Island: choose your own adventure
Some five-star resorts now offer more than mere luxury, writes Andrea Black.
South Australia
Kangaroo Island: Beacons beckon
Elspeth Callender tours a trio of remote, windswept towers whose lights saved lives.
The Backpacker
You won't find this in the brochures: Berlin street art walking tour
Berlin is different. While most major cities offer free walking tours, they're rarely like this.
The Backpacker
Immersed in culture, and whiskey
My host is prowling around the table, the bottle of home-brewed rice whiskey poised in his hand.
South America
Why I want to be in South America
No longer just the domain of backpackers and the brave, South America has something for everyone, writes Katrina Lobley.
England
On dock of Pompey
This island city has an extraordinary history as a naval port, writes Steve McKenna.
Antarctica
Trust the Zodiac
Visiting Antarctica is invariably described as a life-changing experience. Lynne Whiley heads there on a 10-day expedition and discovers why.
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