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Lee Ruddin has mixed feelings about the Belfast Free Walking Tour, not least that it costs him £18. The history of the troubles still makes a trickle income for some.

The three biggest ski resorts in the world are found in France. Let Paul Woollacombe be your guide.

Zsolt Udvarvölgyi PhD makes a learned study of the many different religions in Belarus, Europe’s most secretive and little-known countries.

Baja California Sur is that thousand-mile tail of Mexico dangling down in the Pacific, creating the Sea of Cortez and whose capital is La Paz. Lindsay Salt explores, with photos, as ever, by David Grimble.

The islands off Greece are superb for children and adults alike. Lucy Barker knows which to choose.

The Kingdom of Bhutan has an index of happiness. What better way to experience it than on your own vintage motorcycle.

Eric Whitehead explores Grasslands National Park near Canada’s American border and finds plenty of beauty and wildlife galore.

Eric Whitehead finds the Canadian province of Saskatchewan isn’t all prairie and wheat fields. It has badlands and wildlife – though not many stars.

When Donal Conlon wins a Norwegian cruise, the first thing he does is look at a map. With memories of Vikings he flies north to the fjords.

Spain’s region of Andalucia is famous for its white-painted rural communities, and Adrian Harman-Bishop says Frigiliana is one that has been able to retain its character despite years of tourism.

Brian Fisher is well into his eighties so he booked Business Class for a flight to Thailand. But his experience with Swiss proved stressful – and unexpectedly expensive.

Warren Bratter finds fluent Spanish transforms his Airbnb adventure in Costa Rica, allowing him to join in fully with village life.

You don’t need to own a caravan to explore the world in comfort. Rajhu S Goraai introduces the concept of renting a holiday trailer.

In the glory days of the overland trail Donal Conlon push-starts his way across Asia on a dodgy bus. Along the way they somehow heard that Elvis died, so probably 1977.

‘Victory Day’ is celebrated throughout Russia and the former Soviet satellite states. Ski Krieger explores the somewhat nuanced nationalism in Almaty, the Kazakh capital.

Philipp Meier says the gig economy isn’t just for frazzled delivery drivers. It is possible to go self-employed and still live really well.

Donal Conlon finds obstacles and attractions aplenty on the road to Madagascar’s northern tip.

Ryan Beitler is your guide to one of Scotland’s most outstanding motorcycle routes.

Jude Perera takes his family to see the wildlife in Yala, Sri Lanka’s prime game park. But though he finds a few animals he sees a lot more tourists. Yala is getting crowded.

New year, new travel plans. Adam Walker outlines some tempting options.

Donal Conlon finds himself paddling a leaky outrigger pirogue into the Indian Ocean in the hope of catching lunch.

Anthony Toole visits the graves of Glasnevin and finds great views of Dublin as well as plenty of history, with vivid insights into Ireland’s turbulent past.

Donal Conlon finds a motorcycle is ideal for passing through the rural regions of Madagascar

It might seem niche, but Tom Herstad finds there’s plenty of sense structuring a tour of India around 1960’s pop icons.

Englands southeastern flatlands have a certain fascination. Oliver Pearson ventures out on the Norfolk Broads – by boat, with dog – and finds plenty to do and see.

Puebla. sounds like a village but it’s Mexico’s fourth-largest city. And an excellent place for Bonnie Lynn to take an immersion course in language learning, finally mastering her Espagnol.

Want to see Greece’s capital but have limited time? Elizabeth von Pier explores Athens in just one day.

Donal Conlon relaxes on Mozambique’s best beach – and finds there’s plenty going on.

Romania’s turbulent past comes to life for Tim Miller as he explores the nation’s capital from an Airbnb rental in a former communist tower block.

Donal Conlon takes the train that still – usually – links Fianarasoa to the east-coast town of Manakara. It takes a while.

As if Turkey’s political woes were not enough, Lee Ruddin causes a flap in an Istanbul cafe when he ventures that Turkish coffee is inferior to… Starbucks.

There’s nothing routine about overland travel in Madagascar. Donal Conlon has to wade rivers and rent canoes to complete a one-day journey to Diego Suarez that takes him three.

Oxford is known for its well-heeled undergrads and mellow stone architecture. But Peter Sissons says the live music scene is pretty good too.

Olympia might be the mountain of the Gods, but Elizabeth von Pier finds a very contemporary viniculture in the heart of Greece that would make them proud. And, possibly, pissed.

One of the most beautiful countries in Europe, Italy has flair. Paul Woollacombe has a list of highlights.

Donal Conlon finds he has some very drunk company on his night flight across a sleeping Mozambique.

No longer should your diet put you off cruising. Jill Rachel Jacobs boards a cruise for a culinary experience in Vegan living.

There are no roads to Stehekin, a remote outpost near Canada in the USA’s Washington State. Your options are horseback, seaplane or, for Lindsay Salt, boat. Photos, as ever, by David Grimble.