As Rio de Janeiro gears up for the carnival today, we handpick five ways to see the wonders of Brazil, from the Amazon to the samba schools parade See the full post >

High solar activity has increased Northern Lights sightings this winter – but what is the best way to see them? See the full post >

Nick Boulos heads to sunny St Lucia to find out if you really can travel on water with only two wheels, a handlebar and pure pedal power See the full post >

From a walking tour led by ex-gangsters to a dolphin-and-yoga break, we select some of the world’s quirkiest holidays See the full post >

Readers offer advice on the best road trips through Europe. Send us your travel tips for the chance to win a £350 holiday voucher See the full post >

In the crisp chill of a Patagonian winter, Sue Watt sets out on a tantalising quest to track down the elusive puma See the full post >

As India prepares to celebrate the festival of Holi next month, we look at five ways to explore one of the world’s most life-affirming countries See the full post >

Greenland offers a glacial wonderland of bergs, bears and pack ice, best explored on an expedition ship cruise See the full post >

Our gear expert tests four of the best men’s trousers for cold weather activities See the full post >

Our gear expert tests five of the best women’s trousers for cold and wet weather activities See the full post >