Travelling with kids
Dea Birkett: I just have to drop the word "jab" into this column, and the emails flood in.
Airlines to face health checks
Britain's major airlines face tighter regulation under a government crackdown to protect the health of millions of passengers.
Spirit level
The Indian town described by John Lennon as a "blissful Butlins" is now the yoga capital of the world. Andrew Spooner offers an enlightened guide to Rishikesh.
Rural rides
After a miserable year the English countryside is now back to its best, so Stuart Jeffries decided to explore the West Country trails of the national cycle route.
Vaccinations for South America
How vital is the yellow fever vaccination when travelling to South America?
Travelling with kids
Taking your kids somewhere like, say, Brazil means jabs. And with jabs come a whole heap of questions as Dea Birkett finds.
Hostels close after foot and mouth losses
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) is closing 10 hostels because of losses caused by last year's foot and mouth epidemic, it was announced today. The hostels, which will close after the summer season, include venues in popular hiking areas such as the Peak District and Cumbria.
Weekend warriors
Running, kayaking, cycling and horse riding - and that's just before lunch. Welcome to the demanding world of adventure racing
High and dry
All that rain can put a damper on hiking at home. No surprise, then, that Annalena McAfee warms to Majorca's mountainous north.