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The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, South Africa.

10 great cities for outdoorsy people

For many, exploring a big city is all about the culture and food scene – after all, why go to a city if you’re wanting rural pursuits? But there are some cities that offer the best of both worlds – they’ve got the museums and…

Florence Falls in the Northern Territory's Litchfield National Park.

The best places in Australia to visit during the Northern Hemisphere summer

Broome, Exmouth, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Darwin and Uluru are the best bases for an Australian adventure during the British summer holidays. The seasons in Australia For many British travellers, the prime time to visit Australia is during the British winter – after all, the idea…

Seeing the nocturnal wildlife of the Margaret River region.

Margaret River wildlife and adventure experiences: Night tours, caves, forests and stingrays

From twilight wildlife encounters and towering karri forests to stingrays at Hamelin Bay and underground cave adventures, this guide explores a very different side of Margaret River, far beyond vineyards and cellar doors. Margaret River wildlife encounters after dark A little fella hops onto a…

Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Cappadocia hot air balloons and rock-carved wonders: A sensory journey through Turkey’s surreal landscape

Floating over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon is one of the world’s most iconic experiences, but the region’s fairy chimneys, rock-cut chapels and underground cities tell an equally remarkable story from ground level. Up in the air above Cappadocia From 800 metres up, the…

The Inscription Point Lighthouse on Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia.

Inscription Point and Dirk Hartog Island, WA: Historic Dutch landings & rugged outback adventure

Explore the fascinating history of Inscription Point on Dirk Hartog Island — where early Dutch explorers left their mark — and discover how this remote part of Shark Bay, Western Australia combines heritage, landscape and wildlife restoration. Inscription Point and the scratched plate On a…

Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta, New South Wales.

7 fantastic things in Sydney that most visitors miss: Hidden spots, walks and historic sights

First time exploring Sydney hidden attractions? This guide highlights lesser-known Sydney sights, from waterfront walks and historic libraries to overlooked museums and peaceful heritage gardens. Macquarie Place Park This easily overlooked triangle of land near Circular Quay is a treasure trove of oddities. First up…

Lao barbecue at Lao-Lao Garden, Luang Prabang: What to expect from this hands-on dining experience

Tucked into the hills of Luang Prabang, Lao-Lao Garden serves a wildly interactive Lao barbecue that turns dinner into equal parts cooking, theatre and communal ritual. First impressions of a Lao barbecue in Luang Prabang I don’t profess to being a world-renowned expert on barbecues.…

Kayaks preparing to head out on Lake Taupo. In somewhat better conditions.

Lake Taupo kayaking, New Zealand: Battling waves, bluster and unexpected rescue

A kayaking adventure on Lake Taupo, New Zealand, goes wrong... Pulling over in the bay We pull over in the more placid bay. I slump forward and drop the paddle across the front of the kayak. Melt me down for glue – I’m done. I…

The world’s most impressive tunnels to travel through

Some tunnels cross seas, others cut through mountain ranges or glaciers. These ten tunnels offer very different experiences, but they’re all highly memorable. The Channel Tunnel Where? UK to France When it opened in 1994, the Channel Tunnel changed geography and thousands of years of…

10 incredible lost cities

From Machu Picchu to Angkor Thom, and Tikal to Troy, the mystery is part of the appeal in rediscovered ancient cities. And these ten are definitely worth visiting… Troy, Turkey In the 1860s, excavations in north-western Turkey uncovered the remains of a series of cities…