Taiwan’s vast range of scenic trails makes it an ideal country for hiking. Here are five of our favourites.
With artisanal skills handed down from generation to generation, Oman is home to a wealth of handmade crafts.
With infrastructure and trade routes dating back thousands of years, it comes as no surprise that Oman has claimed five inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The overlooked area is as spectacular as the rest of the country and should not be missed.
This is not a place geared to mass tourism, but that is exactly where its attraction lies.
From alligator hotspots to national parks, China is prioritising conservation like never before.
Part of Finland but with a Swedish-speaking culture, this archipelago is an exemplary case of Nordic cooperation.
Arm-wrestling cats, defecating cattle and the chance to win your very own cow – Jo Davey takes the bull by the horns at this quintessentially Japanese bovine festival.
Whether you want to relax on pristine white sands, dive the coral reefs or try your hand at watersports, these little slices of paradise have it all.
From Senegal to Ghana, West Africa is known for its fantastic mosques – each an architectural masterpiece in their own right.
From sloth bears to sperm whales, Sri Lanka is home to some of the most remarkable wildlife on the planet.
Western Austria’s ‘Pearl of the Alps’ is angling for tourists’ attention.
Sheringham’s charming coastline, fascinating fishing history and small-town feel make it the perfect place to spend a weekend.
From white sand beaches to historic towns, Iona Grant explores the very best this island has to offer.
Access to the outdoors should be for all, not just to those in the know.