Crossing paths

The Coast to Coast Walk across northern England takes you through three of the country's finest national parks. But the real beauty of it is the camaraderie along the way, writes Ian Black.

Walk on the mild side

You don't have to be super fit or rough it to walk in the Himalayas. Stick to the foothills and enjoy the mountains from afar.

Watersports

Chic city lido or isolated river? Wakeboarding or a swim trek? Surfing or climbing a waterfall? The choice is yours. But whatever happens, says Chris Morley, come on in, the water's lovely.

Wonder weed

The seaweed used in a spa treatment at a traditional Swedish bathhouse is so healthy you'll want to eat it.

The new Blue

No trip to Iceland is complete without a visit to the Blue Lagoon - even if it's just to see the waitresses wading through the steam-hazy geothermal pool ferrying drinks to the guests.

Cycle rides

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