Ericeira has established itself as the ultimate playground for European surf culture. But tear yourself away from the beaches and adventures beckon inland, too, all less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon
Journey across southern Costa Rica and discover one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Home to extraordinary wildlife species and some groundbreaking eco-lodges, it is a place ripe for adventure, from whitewater rafting and jungle treks to boat trips across tropical waters that glow in the dark
A new expedition is offering aspiring explorers a taste of Antarctica, all from the wilds of western Norway. Training amid the same topography that shaped the likes of Ernest Shackleton, learn to camp and cross-country ski with legendary polar guides
Caribbean beach towns cradled by an almighty barrier reef and showstopping Maya citadels half-buried in rainforest are among Belize’s crown jewels
Newly returned to the UK after four weeks’ detention, he reflects on his passion for uncharted places
In his new book, Explorer, the British adventurer discusses the story behind his 2017 ‘disappearance’ in Papua New Guinea and celebrates the lessons he’s learnt from Indigenous peoples
Against a backdrop of volcanic peaks, waterfalls and lagoons, new hotels and a raft of wild adventure tours are giving new edge to the lush Portuguese isle
County Kerry and West Cork are bastions of Celtic culture, their five Atlantic peninsulas home to historic monasteries and storied islands. Tracing this shoreline on a week-long road trip showcases Ireland at its most rugged, ancient and surprising
Framed by a necklace of puffing volcanoes and the glassy Lake Atitlán, Guatemala’s Western Highlands are the stronghold of modern Maya culture. Here, indigenous communities are steeped in faith, and traditional rites draw on the beauty of the land
Discover the youthful spirit of the Czech Republic’s second city, with its quirky attractions and a surprising gastronomic scene
The soaring canyons and sagebrush plains of northern New Mexico have attracted artists, spiritual seekers and free thinkers for over a century. A road trip through the high desert — encountering a hippy commune, artists’ studios, futuristic eco-homes and a Benedictine monastery — uncovers the weird, wild and wonderful soul of the American Southwest
Trace the very edge of the world on a new road trip around Iceland’s northernmost reaches. Here, long summer days spent exploring element-blasted peninsulas and fjords rich in marine life are teamed with stays in cosy fishing towns swirling with stories — after all, this is the land of sagas
A wave of civic pride has seen this one-time Michigan powerhouse bounce back from bankruptcy to become a vibrant hotbed of creativity
Churchill is one of the best places on Earth to view the northern lights. They dance overhead 300 nights a year — but it’s in the frozen months of February and March that the skies are at their clearest and the show really begins
Look beyond Kolkata’s colonial past and you’ll find the colourful street food stalls of Grey Town, the Hooghly’s buzzing riverbanks, and a cafe culture alive with spirited debate. The Bengali capital is no faded museum piece
Malawi is in the business of revival, be it creating Southern Africa’s newest safari destination by repopulating its epic wildernesses, opening a heritage hotel as a window to the grandeur of the colonial age or ushering travellers to its lakeside beaches
From its colourful, art-enriched streets to the warehouses where explosive games of tejo are played, Colombia’s capital is awash with offbeat charm
The isolated Pacific villages in the north of Chocó province cry out to those who dream of being cast away. From the equatorial rainforest to the Pacific ocean, this is one of Colombia’s last truly off-grid corners
Meet the elusive snow leopards of northeast Ladakh — India’s resident wildlife is as varied as the vast subcontinent itself. Grab your binoculars and head out on a safari with a difference
Santiago is shaking things up with a flux of funky new hangouts and downtown facelifts, but its foundation of boho barrios, dive bars and street food remains as solid as ever
Screw your courage to the sticking place, pick up your ice axe and strap on some crampons: the western terminus of the ‘W’ trek in Chilean Patagonia is the vast, foreboding Grey Glacier
Hiding amid the muddy tracks and long grasses of Assam, the one-horned rhinoceros proves an elusive beast in Kaziranga National Park
In a landscape that makes for thrilling vistas, the Queen of the Ranthambore wilderness proves hard to seek
The rugged volcanic scenery and show-stopping wildlife of Hokkaido island — Japan’s last true wilderness — are ripe for exploration
This mausoleum is so iconic that it borders on cliché. However, glimpsing the Taj Mahal is enough to blast away any lingering cynicism
Delhi’s mix of modernity and Mughal monuments is set to a soundtrack of car horns, but with new hostels opening up alongside five-star properties, a stay in India’s capital can also be a breath of fresh air
The São João Festival offers an intoxicating introduction to Porto and its native tipple, but no education in port would be complete without a journey upstream to the soulful quintas of Pinhão
Lace up your walking boots and pack light. Down in the far-flung latitudes of the Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park’s ‘W’ trail offers hikers a challenging five-day, 45-mile circuit through crescendoing peaks and hanging glaciers
Following a glut of restoration projects and new openings, the medieval medina of Fez has inviting new propositions for tourists — among them, the world’s oldest library
If school Spanish lessons left you cold, pack a bag, head to Spain and start learning with the locals
As marijuana laws relax across the US, foodies are discovering the pleasures of pot for your palate
For animal encounters there are few places better than among the birds and the beasts of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, when its floodwater pools are swollen after the rain
It’s 50 years since San Francisco’s Summer of Love and the city is celebrating the Swinging Sixties with events throughout the summer
Whether lost in a bat-infested underground labyrinth or caught up in an unexpected sacrificial ritual, you can feel the hand of the Maya on your shoulder in Chiapas, southeast Mexico
Having revolutionised high-speed rail travel with the bullet train, the Japanese are at it again — launching next-level luxury sleepers and even promising an invisible locomotive
Baz Luhrmann is the latest cinematic auteur to dabble in design, joining the likes of Hollywood greats David Lynch and Wes Anderson
Fresh ways to play in the white stuff. From kite skiing and cross-border touring to Telemarking, we bring you some of the best alternative Alpine adventures
From a football match in Buenos Aires to the stone faces of Easter Island, our writers reveal what drew them to South America
Follow these adventure-ready backpacker tips and join the so-called ‘Gringo Trail’
Famed for its decadence and beauty since the 1960s, Italy’s ultimate hideaway is no longer so hidden. But with its wild cliffs and spectacular villas it’s easy to forgive Capri for being so popular