The Scottish Isles of Mull, Staffa and Iona are a paradise for nature lovers. Take your chances with the weather, pack suitable clothing and head off into the great outdoors to experience, see and ‘feel’ the naturally stunning scenery, wildlife, history and culture.

Montserrat is the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean

The Croatian Islands of Cres and Losinj are authentic, completely unspoilt, wild, natural and beautiful islands.

Is Taroudant the authentic alternative to Marrakesh when visiting Morocco? Image a mystical land of towering mountains, fragrant bustling souks, cool riads, steaming tagines, exotic oases, russet sand dunes, nomadic herdsmen and traditions stretching back thousands of years.

Podgorica. Montenegro is very much a ‘working city’ and not a tourist hotspot, but we’ve discovered that there is ‘charm beneath the concrete’ and now regard Podgorica quite fondly.

We’ve always loved the Lake District. The stunning scenery, exciting hikes, real pubs and delicious food. But we don’t love the crowds.

Hiking and outdoor activities based around Kotor and the Skadar National Park in Montenegro can be enjoyed by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.

Montenegro is stunning: jagged limestone mountains soaring out of the deep blue Adriatic and rugged inland mountain ranges offering true wilderness.

Arboretum Volčji Potok lies beneath the Kamniske Alpes, Slovenia which provide a stunning backdrop. We were taken aback by the extent of wildlife in the gardens.

Kranj is Slovenia’s third city and a European Destination of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism

We discover three hilltop Provencal villages that are both magical and unspoiled: Simiane La Rotonde, Banon and Viens. Out of season, they are super quiet too.

If you are a dog lover, you will want to take your furry friend on some of your adventures. Here are our top 10 tips for travelling with your dog to Europe.

Snowshoeing on the Pokljuka Plateau, between Bled and Bohinj in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, a forested alpine plateau with traditional herdsmen's settlements.

The Dades Valley is an excellent location for walking and trekking, with fantastic rock formations, hundreds of kasbahs and genuine Berber villages.

Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna De Los Tres hike from El Chalten, Patagonia. A stunning one-day hike. Our experiences and everything you need to know.

A visit to the M’semrir Souk and driving through the spectacular Dades Gorge, Morocco. Before 1933 it was an ancient caravan route.

We loved our first snowshoeing experience so much that we bought our own snowshoes. Here’s how we got on snowshoeing on Velika Planina, Slovenia.

Marrakech conjures impressions of a terracotta-hued Medina, winding alleys, hectic souks and rooftop bars looking to the High Atlas Mountains.

12 things to know for a first visit to Morocco. Some we learned during our first visit plus lots that we wish we’d known. We share them with you!

A day’s cycling through some of the best scenery Norway has to offer with mountains, glaciers. waterfalls, wild rivers, lush valleys and fjord views.