The best hiking areas in Taiwan

Taiwan’s vast range of scenic trails makes it an ideal country for hiking. Here are five of our favourites.

Traditional treasures: handicrafts in Oman

With artisanal skills handed down from generation to generation, Oman is home to a wealth of handmade crafts.

Oman’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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.

Northern Greece’s bountiful charm

The overlooked area is as spectacular as the rest of the country and should not be missed.

Yorkshire’s food capital: 48 hours in Malton

This is not a place geared to mass tourism, but that is exactly where its attraction lies.

Conservation on the mind: the best wildlife reserves in China

From alligator hotspots to national parks, China is prioritising conservation like never before.

Easy pace in the Islands of Peace: exploring the Åland Islands

Part of Finland but with a Swedish-speaking culture, this archipelago is an exemplary case of Nordic cooperation.

Better than blossoms: Japan’s Kuroshima Cow Festival

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.

A taste of bliss: the best beaches in Mauritius

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.

Worshipping magnificence: the best mosques in West Africa

From Senegal to Ghana, West Africa is known for its fantastic mosques – each an architectural masterpiece in their own right.

Spotted in the wild: where to see Sri Lanka’s ‘Big Five’

From sloth bears to sperm whales, Sri Lanka is home to some of the most remarkable wildlife on the planet.

Fishing compliments: Visiting the Lünersee in Vorarlberg

Western Austria’s ‘Pearl of the Alps’ is angling for tourists’ attention.

A traditional beachside getaway: 48 hours in Sheringham

Sheringham’s charming coastline, fascinating fishing history and small-town feel make it the perfect place to spend a weekend.

Travelling paradise: two weeks in Mauritius

From white sand beaches to historic towns, Iona Grant explores the very best this island has to offer.

The ‘secret debate’: should hidden beauty spots remain off the radar?

Access to the outdoors should be for all, not just to those in the know.