Paul Bloomfield

Don a mask and fins and ready yourself for the ten best reef encounters in the world...

11 of the world's most eruptive volcanic experiences, to get you hot under the collar

Make a splash in the Big Apple and see the city from a different view

The caves and jungles of Belize harbour both ancient Mayan ruins and the villages of the modern-day Maya

Go deep into the bush with Zambia's anti-poaching scouts and you'll find a country eager to save its animals

Jutland is a domain of sweeping sand dunes, wobbly bikes and untrustworthy topography - making it an exciting destination for avid cyclists and hikers

Hiking through the Himalayan Kumaon region takes in the best of India, with hints of Nepal and Tibet. Just beware the leopards

Beyond the skyscrapers, Hong Kong's New Territories offer fine trails across dragon-back mountains rich in history

In the depths of the Swedish Arctic, we discovered what fun it is to ride on a three-dog open sleigh

While visitors throng to Reykjavik, free-spirited Icelanders head north for their own adventures

Bhutan is a unique, unspoilt pocket of Himalayan majesty, where myth and reality blur and time often stands still. And it’s home to the most magical pilgrimage post of all

Move over Tongariro, there’s a new ‘best one-day walk in the world’ in New Zealand. Circling the bogs, forests and rises of Mount Taranaki, is this wild trek a worthy rival to the Tongariro crossing? We find out

Slovakia isn’t world-renowned for its wildlife, but in the valley of the Western Tatras and beyond roam some 1200 bears, and all it takes to see them is a little patience...

Belize’s food and drink scene is brimming with exotic flavours, from freshly caught lobster to chocolate-infused wines. Soak up the sun and enjoy with this handy guide

Belize is a land of fascinating Mayan art, lively Garifuna beats, crumbling ancient cities and centuries-old customs. Here are 10 of the country’s best cultural attractions

The ancient roads across the Lares Valley in Peru are just part of a vast Incan web stretching 30,000km, offering not just wild views and rarely seen ruins but thrilling close-ups of local life…

Two wheels means twice the thrill – and best of all, none of these cycling trips are graded tougher than ‘moderate’, so you won’t be left saddle sore…

Central America’s pocket marvel is blessed with an array of astounding creatures, from whale sharks to toucans and jaguars. Here's how to discover Belize's best wildlife hot spots...

With its ugly causeway gone and restoration work finished, Normandy’s rock-top monastery has regained its medieval magic...

From gorilla trekking in Gabon to tracking lions in India, and observing sperm whales in the Caribbean, uncover the 10 best destinations for amazing animal magic away from the crowds...

The elusive jaguar is the Americas' truest big cat, and though sightings in the wild are rare, they aren't impossible. In fact, if you know where to look, we'd say you've got a fair chance...