Alternative New Year's Eve festivals around the world
From flaming balls to burning barrels, a drag queen drop to an all-night Junkanoo – we see in 2014 with some of the world's quirkiest celebrations
May 2009
Fresh greens
Andrew Westoll explores Surinam, South America's next eco hotspot
May 2008
Going local
Going local in Suriname
Vicky Baker is travelling around Central and South America guided by the local people she meets on social networking websites. This week, she is in Suriname