Off the Cretan track: a skiing adventure on the Greek island
Away from Crete’s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds – or ski lifts
‘Skiing, hiking and ice-fishing from the door’: readers’ favourite Nordic winter trips
Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and – happily – saunas and hot tubs
Exploring the Silk Roads: 10 stunning sites in 10 countries from Turkey to China
There are extraordinary places to see and adventures to be had along the strands of the ancient Asian trade route
On the Silk Roads: adventure and historical riches in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
A new British Museum exhibition gives a taste of the rich cultures along these ancient routes, but a trip to central Asia offers much more – stunning architecture, moreish food and wild trekking
Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders
A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef
Clean air, crystal waters and carefree adventure in the Austrian Alps
The lakeside resort of Zell am See is big on outdoor fun, hearty food and stunning views
Spanish steppes: an epic hike across the wild plains of Extremadura
The Via de la Plata is one of Spain’s toughest pilgrim routes, weaving through a landscape of isolated steppes and fortress cities in the country’s least-known region
Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season
While some embrace technological innovations, others are forced to close as global heating causes lack of snowfall
‘A gap year offers that feeling of absolute freedom’: readers’ trips of a lifetime
Euphoria on a moped in Indonesia, orcas off Argentina and the chance to ranch, surf or simply be the person they always wanted to be are among our readers’ wonderful memories
‘The hike of a lifetime’ – a circuit of the Écrins national park in France
The Tour des Écrins in the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s finest long-distance walks, and offers a chance to reflect on how best to live alongside nature
The UK’s best summer camps for kids
Outdoor activity stays offer plenty fun stuff, from kayaking and climbing to ice-cream making and real-life Cluedo. And sometimes mum and dad can go too
‘Stunning lakes and majestic mountains’: readers’ tips from Europe
Dramatic scenery, gleaming lakes and unspoilt views take the fancy of our adventurous tipsters, from France to Albania
Across Turkey by train: riding the Mesopotamia Express
With lengthy stops for side trips, this long-distance journey is a joyful, social experience accompanied by great food and music
The lost temples of Lake Titicaca: exploring the less developed Bolivian shore
On the second leg of his Amazon adventure, our writer looks at how tourism is supporting locals in an area of remote beauty and rich cultural heritagePart one: the alternative Machu Picchu
‘It’s like stepping back in time’: an eco-tour across the wilds of Albania
With glorious national parks and a traditional way of life, the Balkan country shows how green travel can benefit locals and visitors alike