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Barbecue, Beer & Buddy Holly

Most visitors come to Lubbock to pay homage to its most famous son, but the city itself is as much of a star.

Should I Go Diving With Great White Sharks

Is the tide turning against baited cage diving? In among the murky waters of this debate, there might just be an ethical alternative

Adventurers - The Greatest Challenge

What does it take to achieve the impossible? Three record-breaking adventurers tell us about the challenges that have defi ned their careers, from enduring starvation on an icecap in Greenland to rerouting an entire expedition through Alaska

Stay At Home - Time For A Microadventure?

You don’t have to leave the shores of the UK for adventure and discovery — it just takes a little determination and a change of perspective. Words: Alastair Humphreys

Sky's The Limit

From jungle hiking and sandboarding, to soaring through the skies at head-spinning heights, Peru’s incredible topography invites all manner of adventure. Our tip? Pack for action. Words: James Draven

Old Testament Lessons

Jordan’s ancient landscapes — from its limestone caves to its wild wadis — provide the ultimate adventurous terrain for brave novices to try some serious canyoning and climbing. Words: Jamie Lafferty

The Wild Wild West

Island hopping, wild camping, seafood safaris — Sweden’s wild west coast offers adventure by the bucketload. Words: Josephine Price

An African Queen

How do you mingle with royalty in Senegal? Find out in this highlight from our Tuesday blog

Weekender West Fjords, Iceland

From abandoned fish factories to volcanic beaches, the hinterlands of the West Fjords are Iceland at its most desolate. Words: Josephine Price

Flowers For Pablo

A flower farmer looks back on his time as a gardener and head of domestic staff for an infamous drug baron

Weekender Finnish Lapland

In the land of the midnight sun, chase the elusive aurora borealis, immerse yourself in winter sports or mingle with than Santa Claus.

Try It Now

From Peruvian sandwiches and pandan leaves to mochi ice cream and mushroom tea, we’ve brought together a collection of dishes and delicacies from abroad that we think are about to make it big over here — plus a few exotic food finds we just had to share. How many have you tried?

Weekender - Ile De Re

With its winsome villages, rolling vineyards and sandy shores, France’s bike-friendly Île de Ré is a beach destination with character.

Exploring The Northwest Passage

WITH CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSING SEA ICE TO MELT, CANADA’S INFAMOUS NORTHWEST PASSAGE, WHICH ELUDED NUMEROUS 19TH-CENTURY EXPEDITIONS, IS FINALLY OPENING UP TO EXPLORATION. IT REPRESENTS A VICTORIAN VISION FINALLY REALISED, BUT SHOULD THIS DELICATE MARINE ENVIRONMENT REALLY BE OUR NEXT TOURISM FRONTIER?

Valletta - A Capital Idea

The Maltese capital is in the spotlight as one of two European Capitals of Culture for 2018 and is reeling in travellers with a slew of cultural celebrations and new openings.

Into The Blue

Our oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, with a staggering 90% still unexplored. But a number of new tours inspired by Blue Planet II bring intrepid travellers closer to this mysterious world

Nation On Its Knees

In America, sports stars taking a knee have been accused of disrespecting the flag, but the reverse is true — it’s helping patriotism to evolve and stay relevant

On The River: Budapest To The Black Sea

TAKING A SMALL-BOAT RIVER CRUISE DOWN THE DANUBE IS A CIVILISED WAY TO TAKE IN SOME OF EUROPE’S MOST HISTORIC CITIES; JUST REMEMBER TO GET DRESSED BEFORE YOU OPEN THE CURTAINS IN THE MORNING.

At Home With The Iban

Discussing love and life in the jungle with members of Borneo’s largest indigenous tribe, the Iban.

Eat Laos

If you dine in Laos, don’t expect the familiar sweet tangs of neighbouring Thailand. Here you’ll find spicy yet often bitter dishes are mopped up by generous handfuls of the ubiquitous sticky rice. 

Winter's Spell

A SNOW MOBILE RIDE THROUGH NORWAY’S FAR NORTH REVEALS THE POWER — BOTH DANGEROUS AND BENIGN — OF MOTHER NATURE

American Diner-High Supper

As marijuana laws relax across the US, foodies are discovering the pleasures of pot for your palate.

American Psyche

A Minneapolis mall offers a virtual reality ride across the US — a fitting symbol of how far the American dream has come without actually going anywhere.

Eat Hong Kong

From its legendary dim sum to braised chicken feet, roast goose and custard tarts, Hong Kong’s cuisine relies on many influences but is defiantly homegrown.

A Message From The Gods

Whether lost in a bat-infested underground labyrinth or caught up in an unexpected sacrificial ritual, you can feel the hand of the Maya on your shoulder in Chiapas, southeast Mexico

9, 000 Streets & 40,000 Dead Ends

From the labyrinthine Medina of Fez, and the sparkling blue city of Chefchaouen to the mysterious holy town of Moulay Idriss — if you want to get to know Morocco, take a road trip in low season, and get talking to the locals

Dead Funny

Each year, a Colorado town throws a party to honour the corpse of a frozen grandpa — proof it’s not just us Brits with a talent for eccentric humour

Malmo

This coastal Swedish gem is a place where chefs are taking delicious risks, seasonality is gospel, and Middle Eastern spices are abundant.

Venice

Venice  is a thriving city but visitors often fail to get to the heart of it. Turn away from the crowds to find out why sestieri are doing it for themselves

The Golden Age Of The Train

A JOURNEY ABOARD THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS IS A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST — TINGED WITH GLAMOUR, LUXURY AND INTRIGUE WORDS: PAT RIDDELL