Travel

Many people head to Thailand every year, but few get beyond the hotel pool or beach.

From stately homes and castles, to world-class museums, art galleries and entertainment venues, the UK's cities have plenty of attractions for everyone.

When planning a vacation, you usually need to choose: city or beach? Activities or culture? Fast­paced adventure or leisurely meander? Luckily in Barcelona that needn’t be the case because with a few right turns, you really can have the best of all worlds.

Quad biking, skydiving, sandboarding and stargazing: KRIS GRIFFITHS explores the colossal open spaces and quaint colonial charms of Namibia.

Visiting every country in the world is something most of us can only dream of. Henrik has actually gone and done it and he's not even 30 yet.

What’s the point in travelling if you don’t have a good story to tell at the end of it?

Western France is a food and wine lover's ultimate adventure, laced with a juicy history.

Going skiing or snowboarding this season? Know how to stay warm on the piste to be cool in the cold.

It’s hard to let out your home and earn income when you’re in a different country. Now there are companies that do everything for you - and you still make money.

From coastal towns to the great countryside, there is a British escape outside of London suited for every taste and budget...

Road trip planning should definitely start with some research about the area you will be travelling in. Research the attractions you may be interested in visiting, make a list, and then create a realistic time frame for seeing those places.

New York still thrills like no other city in the world, but don’t ignore the other lesser-known, nearby places like Jersey City, writes a travelling CHARLIE INGLEFIELD.

I boarded the ferry back to Dar es Salaam, with its pumping Michael Bolton and Celine Dion mega-mix, knowing my glorious tan was proof of my fabulous time in Zanzibar.

Sun, sand, surf, tips-free meals and a farewell tax refund can all be yours, Down Under.

There are a number of essentials to pack when you are heading abroad, but it can be easy to forget some of the most important items in the rush to pack for the plane.

London has a lot going on, but avoid getting stuck in the mentality that it’s the be-all and end-all of your UK experience. There’s a world of history and culture outside of the city just waiting to be explored.

Very few holidays ever go completely smoothly, but sometimes things can go very badly wrong!

If you want the next holiday on which you embark to be one that deserves to have pride of place on your bucket list, give any of these 12 classics a try.

INTERACTIVE: Check out this amazingly handy map of airports and their free wi-fi passwords. Genius!

Feel like you’ve experienced all there is to experience? Think again, and push you body (and heart) to the limit with these holidays...

When it comes to travelling abroad, it can be easy to fall into the same tourist traps as everyone else.

New York is a shot of adrenaline – when used sparingly and in small quantities, it lifts you to heights rarely achieved.

The secret to getting the most out of this pink-tinged cherry blossom city.

Ever dreamed of getting sloshed on steins at the biggest Volksfest in the world? Six million attendees, beer halls, carnival rides, endless bratwurst... When you finally make it to this big German bash, it wouldn’t be surprising if you get so excited (read: drunk) that you f%&k it all up....

You may not know this, but the Beach Boys never surfed. One of the Beach Boys dabbled, the drummer Dennis Wilson, but he was also a friend of Charles Manson’s for a while, so you could say that his surf pedigree is equal to his being­pals­with­the­worst­person­ever pedigree.

Host city to this week's Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia may not be the top of everyone's United States travel bucket list, but it sure is worth a pit stop.

If you’re busy compiling a great list of must-see places, then consider this little list of gems that deserve to be on every bucket list.

Going away on a holiday can be a great idea. There are many places you can visit to spend your time. One of the best holiday spots is a beach and Sydney is home to many of them. If this is the first time you are going on a beach...

Check out the winners of the 2016 National Geographic Traveller photo contest, chosen from more than 10,000 entries.

Get inspired to visit the happiest countries in the world. And where does Australia rank?

Lack of money should never keep you from travelling around the world and experiencing new things. Budget travellers have become more sophisticated over the years on how to enjoy a vacation with a limited amount of funds.

Ibiza is notoriously party-central and that banger hit song of Mike Posner’s could become a reality for you if you get over to the world’s number one party island between July and August this year.

Ernest Hemingway’s depiction of the unbelievable spectacle of the running of the bulls, the beauty of Pamplona itself, and the romance of the trip, made the city and its San Fermin festival a mainstay of bucket-lists.

When you’re out on the open road, your pack becomes your wardrobe, your tool shed and your mantelpiece. But an undisciplined backpack makes for a troublesome trek; heavy and awkward, with your passport last seen somewhere between smelly socks and an unfinished bottle of flat lemonade.

There is nothing better than summer in Europe! But, sometimes it’s better to avoid the big cities and tourist destinations that can get crowded, hot and smelly.

Welcome to a ghost town, unmaintained for 30 years and crumbling. Ukraine's paradise turned to hell on earth.

If you’re trying to cut carbs or get a beach bod while travelling in Turkey, you might want to forget it. The food is just too good!

Windmills and waterways are what symbolise the Netherlands along with tulips and cheeses, and an ideal time to enjoy them all is now.

The Spice Girls weren’t wrong when they sang ‘Colours of the world. Spice up your life.’ Perhaps they were singing about the wonders of Morocco?

Not long back home and already I'd forgotten one of the basic rules of travel.

KRIS GRIFFITHS visits the famous national park in the land of his fathers and finds the spirit of adventure alive and well

Singapore, that little red dot off the end of the Malay Peninsula, often confounds Western visitors.

If you’re traveling to Gallipoli to commemorate the ANZACs this April, there’s a high chance you’ll be flying into the lovable city of Istanbul.

Follow these simple tips and you can maintain your fitness while enjoying your travels to the max at the same time.

RHINO ROAD RAGE: Yikes! Imagine just taking in the wildlife on your African safari when all of a sudden the wildlife takes on you. Watch this...

On a long weekend in Florence to get away from his kids and celebrate his wife`s 40th birthday, CHARLIE INGLEFIELD found a city aglow in its glorious past.

Put away your trays and move your seats to the upright position. The passengers have spoken and rated the best and worst in the airplane business. Buckle up and enjoy the flight (or not).

Animal selfies: the next level in travel photography?

Dense in a rich and sometimes sordid, not-too-distant history, Berlin is a fascinating city break not to be missed.

Whether you’re a highly experienced backpacker or an office worker who rarely travels, dating a female travel junkie can be quite an intrinsically romantic and sweet ride that will bring you bliss and tons of wonderful memories.