World Travel Guide

15 microadventures to try this weekend

The River Thames near its source in Thames Head A rambler follows a straight path in northern Spain What will you find at the end of the line? Old maps can provide new walking routes around your city A group hike towards the summit of Pen-Y-Fan in South Wales This microadventure is best suited to large cities like New York You need little more than your birthday suit to try wild swimming Overcome one of Britain's best cycling climbs Sleeping under the stars can be an unforgettable experience It is easier than you think to get a sunrise all to yourself A bicycle opens up all new terrains for microadventurers Cheap and exciting, hitchhiking is ideal for microadventures Britain is teeming with brilliant wildlife Get back to basics by staying at mountainside bothy Walking home for Christmas could be your best present yet Reawaken your adventurer this weekend

More media galleries...

United Kingdom

Great Gable, Lake District

Read article
View media gallery»

Okinawa: Japan’s forgotten paradise

Read article
View media gallery»

Top six tips: how to travel solo

Read article
View media gallery»

Highlighted destination of the week: Bogotá

Read article
View media gallery»

Masroor Temple, India’s undiscovered wonder

Read article
View media gallery»

Highlighted destination of the week: Bangkok

Read article
View media gallery»

Bolivia’s Wrestling Cholitas

Read article
View media gallery»

Where to go on holiday in January 2017

Read article
View media gallery»

An Insider's Guide to Sicily, the Jewel of the Mediterranean

Read article
View media gallery»

The 10 Most Romantic Spots to Kiss in England

Read article
View media gallery»

Six US cities that get better with every visit

Read article
View media gallery»

Where to go on holiday in December 2016

Read article
View media gallery»

Living Like a Local in the Maldives

Read article
View media gallery»

Top Five: African music festivals

Read article
View media gallery»

Kazakhstan, a mesmerising fusion of east and west

Read article
View media gallery»

Mbalax and boomboxes: Searching for a Senegalese tune in Dakar

Read article
View media gallery»

Where to go on holiday in November 2016

Read article
View media gallery»

The Best Clubs For People Who Don't Like Clubbing

Read article
View media gallery»

Clubbed Out: What London’s Nighttime Economy Can Learn From Berlin

Read article
View media gallery»

Where to go on holiday in October 2016

Read article
View media gallery»

Where to go on holiday in September 2016

Read article
View media gallery»