Nine places only the bravest of travellers would dare visit ...

Some of our favourite alternative marathons from around the world.

You might go to Africa for the wildlife and safaris, but its cities shouldn't be an afterthought.

From Colombia to Kosovo, we pick some of our favourite lesser-known places to enjoy a good cup of coffee. 

From marble caves to fairy chimneys, these are the world's most impressive geological features.

This isn't one for claustraphobes: our favourite caves from around the world. 

From crumbling Persian empires to colossal Roman cities, here are some of our favourite ruined civilisations from around the world. 

The hyena men are one of the most popular attractions in Harar. 

This vast and magical country confounds every expectation.

Ethiopia has changed significantly since the oppressive Derg regime.