Clip hangers
They said Via Ferrata is climbing made easy, but crossing a tightrope bridge is simply terrifying, as Timandra Harkness discovers.
Taking the kids cycling
Where's a good place to take young children cycling abroad - somewhere safe (eg cycle tracks) and relatively flat? We have enjoyed Sark and Ile d'Oleron; any other suggestions?
Clean breaks
Looking for a bargain spa holiday, or the best gym on the planet? In his new monthly column, Ian Belcher finds out what's good for you in the world of health and fitness.
These routes were made for walking
Let the other tourists fight over sun loungers while you head for the hills. Nick Redman suggests 10 great autumn walks in the mountains of Europe
Simply the test
This week: Deep tissue massage.
Nordic walking’s on the march
The new fitness craze of Nordic walking has given rise to a host of activity holidays dedicated to the sport.
Ask a fellow traveller
The Cycle Touring Club (ctc.org.uk) has three well-established routes and other information for members that can be downloaded from its website. The YHA (yha.org.uk) and the Scottish YHA (syha.org.uk) have a 16-day route between their hostels, which you can download. Book two to three weeks in advance as certain hostels, like those in the Lake District if you plan to tackle the Kirkstone Pass, get very busy. Also worth stopping at Carbisdale Castle SYHA, north of Inverness, possibly the best hostel in the world.
Safety in numbers
Don't know your UVA from your UVB? All at sea about SPFs? Brigid Moss grills the experts on summer's hottest health issue - sun protection.
World of pain
The global reach of more adventurous travel brings exposure to a host of potentially fatal diseases.