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Tired of Courchevel and Zermatt — and willing to invest millions in his passion — one skier thinks he has found the ultimate destination
From the longest climb with spectacular views in Spain to the savage slopes and succulent bends of Italy
How an obscure record has energised the Welsh town of Harlech
Publicity-shy US swimmer looks to break record after beating cancer
The former special forces soldier is closing in on an audacious Himalayan speed record
In pristine forest beyond the wildfires, the Kayapo are holding out against the ranchers
Sharing self-filmed videos of running narrow ridges is a growing — and potentially worrying — trend
A Finnish canoe odyssey through the world’s largest archipelago
Fifty years on from Apollo 11, Neville Hawcock heads to Alabama’s Space Camp to test his mettle as an astronaut
From pop-up hotels to space tourism, futurologists present their visions
Tim Slessor is preparing to drive from Singapore to London in a 64-year-old Land Rover
Nepal has many other spectacular peaks — visitors should be encouraged to climb them
On the trail of rainforest legend, an explorer’s legacy and the world’s second-biggest hot spring
Martin Fletcher and his fellow sixtysomethings walk, swim, cycle and kayak the length of the spectacular Scottish islands
His ropeless ascent of El Capitan has taken climbing into the mainstream — and to the Oscars
A low-budget rally offers capers and camaraderie to the daring
Road improvements are making it easier for visitors to explore the country
Two rivals are closing in on one of the last great polar records
Catch up on some of our best travel stories — from the mountains of Bhutan to the vineyards of Champagne, plus a brush with death in Russia and a fond farewell to the 747
Climbing and skiing the Alps’ highest peak demands time, effort and commitment — but there is a shortcut
For the few visitors who make the long journey south, abundant wildlife and wilderness await
The Central Asian country — host of the World Nomad Games — is attracting growing numbers of hikers, riders and skiers
Travel updates from Singapore, Monaco and London
Tom Allan joins Lewis Pugh as he bids to swim the length of the English Channel — and talks to others going further still
Hundreds have been injured — so why do thousands still attend the festival every year?
