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.

For transport or leisure, from harbours to rivers, our top 10 this week is all about the best cities in the world with eminently navigable waterways.

Durian, rambutan, mangosteen, dragon fruit and jackfruit are so yesterday. Even if you live in a semi-cosmopolitan city you can probably find a grocer with a half-decent harvest of exotic crops. In fact, all you need to pull off the most bizarre fruit platter this side of Borneo is Internet access and a credit card. … More

Stop. We’re way ahead of you. You eyeballed “worst public transport” and your noodle began churning out a list of way-too-obvious candidates. But we’re not going after the low-hanging fruit of abysmal infrastructure here. No, it simply wouldn’t be kosher to pick on the likes of Kabul or Karachi, Kinshasa or Kathmandu. Instead, we’re pointing … More

You can spot it on practically every international flight. Anxious backpackers, eager to hit the ground running, leafing furiously through guidebook after guidebook in order to harness a serviceable grasp of local dialects and customs. Wait a tick – did we just write “leafing furiously through guidebook after guidebook”? Try swiping and tapping furiously at … 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.