Adventure and activity holiday ideas, inspiration and guides
The very best that the world has to offer you the traveller, in your short time on this earth
The greatest new buildings on EarthSt Paul's, the Egyptian pyramids, the Colosseum, even the Sydney Harbour Bridge - we are used to gasping at the architectural marvels of the past when we travel but why not sneak a peek at the very latest and greatest feats of building worldwide?
Friday the 13th: most haunted places on the planetChilling real stories behind ghostly visitations around the world
Where can you go skiing and diving in the same day?British Columbia offers one of the widest ranges of adventure or activity based holidays, all in fairly close proximity
The best in travel in 2010Start packing: we reveal the juiciest bits from a new Lonely Planet book on top travelling trends next year
Travel’s deadliest wildlife
The most dangerous destinations on EarthWar, what is it good for? Certainly not tourism. Only the most intrepid – or foolish – traveller would dodge bullets for the sake of a story to tell in backpackers’ hostels.
When adventure travel was real: the tale of Percy FawcettRead about the thrilling and tragic Amazon adventures of one of the last great British explorers. Then listen to an interview with his decidedly unlikely biographer and see a gallery of images of the Amazon today
- Foraging and feasting
Blessed with high quality local ingredients, often sourced from foragers, chefs in British Columbia are reinventing Canadian cuisine.
- Teas, ales and killer whales
Victoria, Canada: it's England, but not as you know it
The last pagansFierce national pride and a love of all things folk are among the ingredients that make up modern Lithuania, finds Simon Busch
If you're still searching for inspiration for a fast-paced, action-packed holiday, why not browse our extensive list of adventure and activities articles and photos?
A memorable kind of magic oozes from the ground on the ancient Scottish island of Arran, finds Simon Busch.
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Sugababes on Keisha exitThe new look Sugababes reveal the truth behind Keisha's departure and chat about having to re-record their new album Sweet 7
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