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Holiday rentals don’t have to be cramped apartments in tourist towns. Lucy Barker finds a new rental agency specialising in luxury rental properties in France.

Donal Conlon loses his bus in a small truckstop on the way to Ethiopia’s buried churches. With no Amharic he has little alternative but to (try to) hitch.

The flatlands of eastern England don’t have the greatest reputation. Anthony Toole, however, finds plenty to see and do on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk.

Bhupenda Gupta finds beautiful scenery and a light touch of tourism as he tours Jasper, one of Canada’s scenic wonders.

When Angus Cunningham’s phone breaks during a visit to Seville he finds disconnection makes for reconnection as he is forced to interact with the culture of Spain and the people all around him.

Sara McMurry finds few Tibeta deities in Daramsala, so she heads off, more usefully, to Mcleodganj,

Chris Edwards avoids air travel for her 12-day immersion tour of Scotland, something other UK residents would be most unlikely to do. This is what it’s like.

It’s a hard one. The rich seem to feel justified racking up any number of air miles but the rest of us don’t. Elinor Abraham says there’s a way to travel ethically.

Paul Woollacombe says voice-over work is one trade that is perfect for travellers on the move. This is what you need.

South America’s largest and most populous countries takes plenty of exploring. João Santos reviews four of the best cities to visit in Brazil.

Flight and travel company Travelbag has started a fightback against idealised Instagram photographs. Elinor Abraham reports.

Sara McMurry takes a considered look at arranged marriages, as they happen in Asia, and wonders whether they might just work.

Bonnie Lynn finds one of Europe’s smallest – and newest – countries quite enchanting, as she explores Slovenia’s caves, castles and food.

Lindsay Salt explores Colorado’s natural beauty, bought to life with photos by David Grimble.

Ever fancied chartering a yacht to explore Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast? Olly Kay knows where to go – and why.

Bhupender Gupta heads from Mumbai to Rajasthan to see one of India’s most famous tiger reserves – and the very first day brings sightings.

Lucy Barker experiences La pura Vida

Paul Michelson needs crutches to get around. Next year his health might be better – or not. So he travels to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos and does it now.

One of Thailand’s largest islands, Koh Chang was late to be developed – and is all the better for it. Lucy Barker tells you what to see and do.

Ciarán Logue finds and old Toyota Camry perfectly adequate to deal with Australia’s fearsome distances.

There’s more to Spanish cooking than tortillas and paella. Sean Delaney suggests some more unusual options.

Sara McMurray wrestles with one of India’s most intractable problems: the enduring issue of caste.

The capital of Greece has plenty to offer visitors. Lucy Barker has a hotlist.

Kip Brook finds a visit to India a thoroughly transformative experience.

Will Ottley ventures into the Himalaya’s ‘Secret Kingdom’, where happiness is a social aim and tradition is perfectly preserved.

There is so much to do on a visit to Britain it’s hard to know where to start. Lucy Barker has some suggestions.

Sara McMurry goes shopping in Jaiselmer and learns how to identify a genuine Pashmina.

Eric Whitehead has visited every State in America, but Arizona is one of his favourites. So he returns to take a hike.

No problems for Bonnie Lynn as she travels around Hungary and the Czech Republic while bonding with her daughter.

Chloe Deans says that summer’s the time to head down to the Mediterranean for a sailing holiday of a lifetime. And has some ideas about where to sail and why.

Apple are great at many things. But their charges are large, heavy, bulky and not even much good. Jack Barker says Anker has a better alternative if you need an USB-C charger for the new generation of mobile devices.

Lucy Barker says Luton Airport is one of the easiest to use in the UK. Well it is if you’ve mastered these eight essential travel hacks.

To see Thailand at its best, head to its northern capital, Chiang Mai. Lucy Barker has some tips for visitors.

Lindsay Salt finds there’s still snow piled up when she visits Colorado’s historic narrow-gauge railway linking Durango with Silverton. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

Thailand expert Philipp Meier says there’s still an island that’s off the electricity grid – and the tourist trail. Here he introduces Koh Phraphong.

Paul Woollacombe says there are plenty of quirky activities in the UK – and you can always take part yourself. Here are some of the best options.

Adam Clapham’s portrait of small-village life in India includes a paen to the humble coconut – and it’s alcoholic potential.

From British Colombia Eric Whitehead heads west, to the isolated First Nations outpost of Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off the mainland where the past is allowed to hold sway.