Kristen Whitla

Test yourself on a rewarding trek in China or take it slow in the sacred isles of Indonesia? Discover your Travel Style

Alpine passes, Adriatic islands, Cappadocian valleys and Tuscan tables, but how would you discover the best of the continent?

Warm saunas, cardamom waffles and crackling fires: Northern Europe makes a trip to the snow feel oh-so cosy

Tuscany has its own gold rush. There are no pickaxes involved – just four-legged experts, family secrets and something delicious underground

Leave your history book at home - these thrilling trips take you deep into the history of a continent

From a rainforest lodge to an Arctic retreat, these remarkable hotels prove climate action and immersive travel can go hand in hand

Snowshoes or sunglasses: Discover adventures that make a very good case for both sides of winter

Cherry blossom is fleeting but knowing where and when to go makes all the difference. Here's our guide to sakura season

There’s more to travelling together than you might expect. Discover the feel-good surprises that make a small-group adventure so memorable

Twin sisters Margaret and Abby find plenty to love in Evia, the "Greece Greeks keep to themselves"

Go beyond the famous footpaths to enjoy alpine views, coastal escapes, and villages that still feel wonderfully undiscovered

What starts with a bucket-list trek soon becomes something more: shared tables, local encounters and friendships forged in the Andes

Hidden caves, floating fishing villages and fewer boats: here’s why Lan Ha Bay is rivalling Ha Long Bay for in-the-know travellers

Travel can change your perspective – but sometimes it changes your skill set too. Our adventures invite deeper participation, not observation

Discover a hiker’s dream − one shaped by traditional culture, stepped rice terraces and wonders of the natural world

Drawing on years of expedition racing, Tim is now one of the top guides in the Alps. Here's his story

Admire Kenneth Gray's once-in-a-lifetime snap, taken in the Costa Rican rainforest, plus all the runners-up in this year's competition

Step into Spain’s hiking trails and find shared pilgrim spirit, mountain solitude, and everyday moments that bring the country to life

Village walks, hill-country trains and hidden coves show Sri Lanka at its most local – shaped by voices, rituals, and small moments

Japan is famous for speed: bullet trains, blinking crossings, sushi that arrives on a conveyor belt before you’ve even sat down properly. But step onto its walking trails and time begins to unfold at a gentler pace.