Dal Lake, Kashmir ©Corbis Jan 4, 2013

New frontiers for 2013

From the islands of Chile to safaris in Uganda, travel industry leaders reveal their tips for this year’s hot destinations

Destination inspiration

Survival expert Bear Grylls during the shoot for the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy webisodes which feature Grylls? top urban survival tips and will be available online at MostInterestingAcademy.com on June 18. Bear Grylls is a distinguished instructor for the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy?s ?Survival in the Modern Era? course. (Casey Rodgers / AP Images for Dos Equis) **EXCLUSIVE****EXCLUSIVE**
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A look at what the country can offer to urbanites and adventurers alike
On the run past Lake Rotoiti on New Zealand’s South Island ©Tim Cuff Jan 4, 2013

A week’s run in New Zealand

Jonathan Thompson takes on the new year challenge of a journey on foot – and at speed – through the scenic valleys of the South Island

The Yasaka shrine, Kyoto ©Alamy Dec 28, 2012

Postcard from ... Japan

Anyone who thinks the Japanese are sober and reserved - and cut off from their traditions - should come here over New Year, says Pico Iyer

A Greek Orthodox bishop entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre ©Corbis Dec 21, 2012

In the footsteps of the three wise men

Modern tensions intrude on many of Israel’s ancient holy sites - but others still offer a sense of peace

The remains of the palace of Raja Balwant Singh at Jasrota ©William Dalrymple Nov 30, 2012

In the foothills of the Himalayas

William Dalrymple follows in the footsteps of an 18th-century Indian artist and his forgotten masterpieces

Edge resturant Nov 9, 2012

Dancing underwater

The world’s first underwater nightclub has opened in the Maldives

The Tiger Blue, a motorsailer, or traditional eight-sailed Indonesian phinisi ©Corbis Oct 26, 2012

Set sail for the Banda Islands

A trip to the Indonesian archipelago aboard the eight-sailed Tiger Blue feels almost like falling off the edge of the known world, writes Sophy Roberts

An old picture of the facade of Raffles Oct 19, 2012

Postcard from ... Singapore

Raffles celebrates its 125th birthday, still standing for fabled memories with the splendour of colonial architecture

People at the Grand Canyon in Arizona watch an annular eclipse in May this year ©Getty Sep 28, 2012

The new sun worshippers

Growing numbers of ‘umbraphiles’ are travelling to see solar eclipses

View of Riyadh by night ©Corbis Aug 31, 2012

Postcard from ... Riyadh

The Luthan is Saudi Arabia’s first women-only hotel

Aug 17, 2012

Travels with my teenager

Could Imogen Stubbs persuade her teenage son to put down his phone long enough to appreciate a trip to Malaysia?

From STYLE Jul 13, 2012

Bags of history

A new South Korean museum will be a shrine dedicated to the handbag

Jul 6, 2012

Luxury at the tea plantation

In southern India, the bungalows of former estate managers are being converted into luxurious holiday homes. James Crabtree reports

Jun 2, 2012

Phuket’s new breed of chic beach retreats

Resorts in Thailand’s luxury island have been upgraded to feature elegant architecture and high-end facilities

Jun 2, 2012

Against the tide

Tony Parsons savours the mystery and magic of unspoilt north Phuket

May 19, 2012

Fun factories

The Japanese are flocking to appreciate the aesthetic charms of industry

May 5, 2012

Aboriginal originals

Among the caves and catacombs of Arnhem Land, in Australia’s remote far north, are a series of haunting and extraordinary ancient art galleries

May 5, 2012

Bangkok by bike

The gridlocked streets of the Thai capital might seem poorly suited to cycling but a two-wheeled tour is the ideal way to explore

Apr 21, 2012

Hotels with recycled rooms

A series of pioneering Malaysian resorts combine hospitality with architectural conservation

Apr 21, 2012

Tokyo’s high life

At 634m, Skytree is the world’s tallest free-standing tower and has viewing decks, cafés and a vast shopping mall.

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