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Practical guides and considered stories for finding the places that make a journey worth remembering.

  • A stone temple rising above the rainforest canopy at Tikal in Guatemala.

    Tikal at sunrise or by day: choose your visit

    Watch dawn break over the Maya temples or explore Tikal in daylight, when the jungle, wildlife and ancient plazas come into view.

  • Emerald Lakes on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

    Walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing through New Zealand’s volcanic heart

    Cross Tongariro’s volcanic landscape past Red Crater and the Emerald Lakes, with a clear guide to the one-way shuttle, booking and seasons.

  • Trolltunga rock formation.

    Trolltunga hike: choose between the P2 and P3 starting points

    Trek above Lake Ringedalsvatnet to Norway’s famous Troll’s Tongue, and compare the longer P2 route with the P3 high trailhead.

  • Rocky walls inside the Gran Cono crater of Vesuvius.

    Hike to the crater of Mount Vesuvius

    Climb the Gran Cono trail to the edge of Vesuvius, where volcanic slopes open to views across the Bay of Naples.

  • Timber canopy at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves visitor centre.

    Waitomo Glowworm Caves or black water rafting: which to book?

    Compare the Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour with Ruakuri Cave and black water rafting, including photography rules, access questions and check-in logistics.

  • Gros Morne Mountain above the coastal lowlands of Newfoundland, Canada.

    20 Best Adventure Activities in Canada

    Find Canada's best outdoor adventures, from glacier hikes and backcountry canoe routes to tidal flats, Arctic rivers and Atlantic headlands.