Going skiing or snowboarding can be an exhilarating experience. But it brings with it more than its fair share of dangers, especially when compared to lounging around in a deck chair by the pool all day. Travelling at high speed down a steep slope, you run the risk of colliding with other riders or of … More

The most spectacular places to photograph on the planet often involve a logistical hurdle or two. Think the Himalayas, Andes, Antarctica, the Arctic, Amazon and Sahara. This top 25 definitely includes the remote and hostile but, happily, a few accessible gems for good measure.

It’s said that animals can smell fear and if that’s so I think Calvin Klein should harvest my glands for his new ‘CK Panic’ range. Every animal group I have encountered has wanted to attack me in some way, from harmless sheep and horses to more deadly snakes and spiders. Hell, I even had a … More

Fancy a swim with a dolphin? Well of course you do. Over the past three decades the activity has become a practical prerequisite for a successful beach holiday – most notably if you ever want to win “Parent of the Year”. And so, with that, discover our top 6 spots to swim with everyone’s fave … More

Thrills, spills, chills. Our favourite destinations for extreme sports satisfy our inner adrenaline junkie and put us in the mood for a holiday on the edge.

You do not need to be a cartographer to deduce that South Africa has a prolific coastline. Scratch that – prolific hardly even cuts it. What adjective best describes a coastline that is not only long – 2,500 km to be almost exact – but half-pipes all the way from the desert of Namibia to … More