hidden china and tibet For many visitors, a trip to China is a whistlestop tour of its famous highlights. But, as Peter Ellegard explains, if you can stomach some of the exotic delicacies, there are many wonder... Read more...

bali - paradise regained Indonesia’s serene “Island of the Gods” has always evoked images of paradise. Its innocence brutally shattered by terrorist bombs, Bali has put those traumas behind it and is once a... Read more...

trekking in china By Robert Seymour China is vast, says Robert Seymour, and its vastness means it’s an ideal spot for an adventure holiday, especially if you like being part of the landscape. Read more...

sri lanka land of smiles By Peter Ellegard With the long civil war now over and the tragedy of the Indian Ocean tsunami a fadingmemory, there is a new sense of optimism in Sri Lanka and its gracious people have reason to ... Read more...

whale of a time - the azores By Joanne Harris Best-selling author Joanne Harris swapped the French village setting of her Chocolat novel for a visit to the tiny Azores archipelago with her daughter. Read more...

close encounters - newfoundland By Peter Ellegard A visit to the western part of Canada’s Newfoundland includes whales, moose, Vikings, an iceberg and TV star Billy Connolly – not to mention jaw-dropping scenery Read more...