Adventure holidays
17 outlying islands more striking than their big-name neighbours
So don’t just think of Sicily or Shikoku, New Caledonia or Bali as a single main island. Get out to the fringes, away from the predictable, and you’re in for a treat. Here are some top alternative islands waiting to be explored.
- by Brian Johnston
Up close with Stonehenge’s little-known older sibling on underrated trail
The Great West Way is a 200-kilometre touring route that encourages people explore the lesser-known gems in between UK cities.
- by Rob McFarland
Opinion
Peru
I went to work in the jungle and learnt lessons that changed my life
A 21-year-old wise beyond his years taught me lessons about patience and empathy we all should heed.
- by Michael Fowler
Breathtaking: The world’s most amazing natural phenomena from the sky
This experience crams a week’s worth of Kimberley highlights into a unique 24-hour itinerary.
- by Julietta Jameson
Victoria’s terrifying cliff stay is not for the faint-hearted
Billed as the world’s highest cliff-camping experience, Beyond the Edge is a heady glimpse into the world of big-wall rock climbing – without the need to climb.
- by Andrew Bain
This spectacular coast is like nowhere else
Colombia offers wildlife, landscapes and cultures you simply can’t find in any other South American nation.
- by Rob McFarland
The untouched Indonesian island famous for its ‘sea horses’
A remote Indonesian resort founded as a surfing mecca is now an even bigger drawcard thanks to its unusual residents.
- by Julie Miller
Short and sweet: 20 incredible trips that take less than eight hours
From a funicular with a view to a jaw-dropping river cruise, the best short trips concentrate astonishing landscapes a few hours - or even a few minutes.
- by Brian Johnston
A US mountain so revered, some wonder if it even exists
Movie stars take helicopters from Aspen to ski this mountain, the Shangri-La for ski aficionados. It’s also the highest and steepest ski area in North America.
- by Craig Tansley
Seeing the outback from above is an experience like no other
I’ve been ballooning several times before. But never under a balloon as big as this.
- by Steve Meacham