Namibia holidays

Learn skills to survive in the jungles of Guyana, the frozen wilderness of northern Sweden – and the forests of England, writes Doug McKinlay

Set on white sands, wild wetlands, or at the heart of historic cities, these small hotels bring a touch of luxury to exotic locations, says Rachel Dixon

Head out for a horseback safari in Malawi or a whale-spotting tour in Ecuador, or cycle Death Road in Bolivia. Been there readers suggest their top tips on the perfect gap year hang-out

Lonely Planet's Tom Hall has tips on how to see the world by yacht to where to find a small, family-friendly campsite in France

From stargazing under the clearest skies in Chile, to a Death Valley road trip, you came up with all kinds of ways to experience the desert

Nick Stringer, Emmy Award-winning director and producer of wildlife documentaries, walks us through his favourite places in the world to see nature at its finest

The fascinating story of a terrifying shipwreck and an epic rescue bid drew the writer to Namibia's desolate shore

Swakopmund, Namibia, is the unlikely successor to Portmeirion as the setting for the remake of The Prisoner. But what is it like to actually get stuck there?

Having lost his girlfriend and his New York job, Rob Chilton found time and space for a rethink by volunteering on an elephant conservation project in Namibia

Kevin Rushby: An ambitious Namibian volunteer safari programme aims to protect animals, help locals and educate tourists