May 2015 issue • On sale from 23 April

Fancy travelling the world's greatest routes with a bunch of like-minded travellers? Then overlanding could be for you...

Sjoerd Spendel and Lennart de Jong took one black and white photograph every day for three years. Here they give their tips

Could you catch Lyme disease? Our resident doctor assesses a real-life case study, looking at what went right, what went wrong and what you need to know if it happens to you...

The Caminito del Rey – the 'world's most dangerous walk' – reopened for business this year. Fancy it? We ask why some travellers just can't resist the risk

You could travel from Bangkok to Singapore by fast train in two days – but where’s the fun in that? Allow two weeks for tropical islands, mysterious highlands and colonial charm

Travelling from the UK? Combine alien Iceland and serene Canada with an extended mid-Atlantic stopover in Reykjavik en route to Alberta

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Argentina’s ‘Little Wales’, go now for an abundance of dragon-flavoured celebrations...

Iguazú Falls is where three countries collide, so if you’ve got a week you can explore Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay in a single trip for a real South American adventure...

The Stewartry of south-west Scotland is particularly super in spring-time, reckons Donald Greig, co-author of Bradt’s new Slow Dumfries & Galloway guide

For a shorter trip or a walking break, a 40-50L rucksack is the ideal choice: big enough for your stuff but not too cumbersome. Here’s how to pick a good one...

From bear watching weekends to 24 hours in Rome. UK-based travellers can pack maximum adventure into a day off, weekend or bank holiday break with these intrepid short break ideas

South Africa for a short break? Convenient flights from the UK make it a possibility. Iconic mountains, great white sharks and the Big Five make it a must

Wanderlust kickstarted one wave of tourism to the underrated Balkans – and Macedonia won Best Emerging Destination in the 2016 Wanderlust Travel Awards. Now it’s time more of you headed for Kosovo, Albania