Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands

Fringing remote islands and the wild Atlantic coast, steeped in legend and home to exotic flora, these protected areas are a hiker’s paradise

These trips by bus, bicycle, kayak and shanks’s pony gave these five travellers a fresh outlook – and may inspire your new year resolutions

In this extract from his new book, Colin Thubron is in Genghis Khan country, tracking the source of the mighty Amur in Mongolia

The guidebook publisher’s dream of a solo horseback trip came true, but proved a greater challenge – and more exhilarating – than she’d thought possible

Drawing on memories of epic journeys can help sustain us through lockdown. Experts share their greatest conquests – and where they plan to go next

A new tourism initiative aims to protect threatened Welsh mountain ponies by giving them new purpose – offering trekkers a wild experience

The challenge: can north-west Ireland match Canada and New Zealand for an epic adventure? After surfing, riding and kayaking, our writer found the answer on a sea-stack climb

Walking and horse riding in the ruggedly beautiful Tusheti region of Georgia reveals rustic lifestyles and vast vistas stretching across the border into Russia

Accidental detours are embraced on a family break amid the Lot valley’s forests, abbeys and wildlife – all in the company of Lulu, their trusted donkey companion

Amid red-sand beaches and volcanic outcrops, a recently-restored 14th-century route on the Balearic island is now open to riders who also want a boutique hotel stay

Enjoy your own close-up with the wild landscapes seen in new film Hunt for the Wilderpeople on these adventure tours and activities in the North Island’s Auckland region

Explore both well-trodden and lesser-known parts of Cuba with Ernesto Guevara on a gleaming Harley Davidson

There are more ways to relax than lying on a lounger – this selection involves actual physical activity, learning new skills and boogying

Walk, cycle or kayak around some of the continent’s most stunning and remote corners

Cedar cabins, rocking chairs on the veranda and western-style horse riding. It’s possible to feel at home on the range on a new holiday ranch in Dorset

Readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts