Chania has more than just sand, sea and sun. With delicious cuisine, wildlife-packed wetlands, and rich dive sites, the region offers something for everyone all year round...  More

From bears roaming the Drimos forest to newborn griffon vulture chicks, here's a full guide to the best of wildlife in the Rhodope Mountains, Greece and how to see it...  More

Dive under the waters of Greece to discover sunken ships, underwater museums and a vast array of colourful marine life, including turtles. Here's eight of the best spots for scuba divers...  More

Paddle through rapids, hike, kayak and mountain bike through forests and ski your way through the snowy peaks. Here’s the best outdoor adventures to be had in Karpenisi, Greece...  More

Explore Amazonian lowlands to Andean highs, and discover pre-Columbian treasures, soaring condors and miraculous landscapes, with one of these five itineraries for the perfect Peru trip...  More

Dubbed by locals as ‘four countries in one’, Ecuador truly is a land of contrasts. Venture up volcanoes, encounter wildlife in the Galápagos, wander at the waterfalls, and explore Amazon rainforest  More

These epic salt flats in Bolivia’s otherworldly Altiplano made the list in our new bookazine, 77 Ultimate Travel Experiences. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting them...  More

The Galápagos Islands is rightly regarded as South America’s premier wildlife hotspot, but there are many places across the continent to find other wildlife superstars. Here are six of the best...  More

Everybody wants to go to Georgia. Why wouldn't they? Breathtaking mountain scenery, medieval towers, incredible food and wine – it’s got everything. Here are the best trips for enjoying it all...  More

The star of continent-straddling, century-hopping Georgia, Tbilisi makes for a magnificent city break. Here’s how to plan the perfect trip…  More

There’s more to Georgia than Tbilisi and the mountains. Helen Moat discovers ancient canyons, deserted Soviet spas, UNESCO-listed villages and incredible hospitality in the country’s little-visited west...  More

Georgia’s capital has everything you could want for a city break – from Soviet relics and a spectacular Old Town, to steam baths and scrumptious cuisine...  More

From smoked beer and Christmas markets to snow-coated medieval towns - these are Europe’s best cities to visit in winter months...  More

Venezuelans skate to church, Norwegians hide their brooms, and Catalans are obsessed with festive pooping. We reveal the weird and wonderful festive traditions around the world...  More

Stock up on twinkly trinkets, slurp steaming glühwein, and swish your way across festive ice rinks, with the best Christmas markets in Britain. Guaranteed to brighten even the gloomiest winter weekend...  More

Want to get away from festive madness, make new friends and embark on a big adventure this Christmas? These December trips, all suited to solo travellers, are for you...  More

From desert stargazing and snow leopard spotting, to mountain trekking in the Himalayas – these activities will take you to the heart and hidden corners of India  More

Want to see tigers in the wild? We’ve put together the top 10 places in India where you can see the big cats with your own eyes…  More

Cherry-picked for their Rajput grandeur, dreamy locations and sumptuous interiors, these extravagant piles provide the ultimate shelter from the heat and dust of northern India…  More

Think Goa is just about the beaches? Think again. Shake the sand from your flip-flops and head inland to discover why Goa, a former Portuguese colony, is a world apart from the rest of India, with crumbly colonial towns, verdant forests and a distinctly hippy vibe  More

Whether overnighting in teahouses or camping on mountainsides, some of the best walks on the planet are found among the peaks and valleys of Nepal. We plot a route for every kind of adventure…  More

These tropical islands, including Seychelles, Anjajavy and Reunion, are the stuff dreams are made of: white sand beaches, verdant interiors and a vibrant local culture. Check out the best trips for each...  More

Laos is often overlooked by visitors to its neighbouring countries. But with gilded temples, stunning scenery and one of Asia's most epic waterfalls, there’s every reason to visit Asia's best kept secret  More

With diverse culture, clear water snorkelling, spicy food and a whole host of wildlife to see, both the Maldives and the Seychelles make great island escapes. And both have an unexpected wild side...  More