An exotic safari definitely beats sitting in the office, but what about those dangerous wild animals? From man-eating lions to creepy scorpions, Ian Dickinson takes a look at some of the world's most dangerous creatures and where you're likely to find them.
RTW travel allows for much more time to tackle bigger journeys that just can't be done in a shorter time frame. If you have always been fascinated by routes like the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Pan American highway, or the Silk Road, now is your chance to experience these iconic journeys.
Hardly a rarity in their country of origin, Bavarian beer halls do exist in other parts of the world, too. Ben Keene tracks down eight of them outside Germany.
Slum tourism is rapidly growing in countries like South Africa and India but debate still goes on over whether it is beneficial or exploitative. Hilton Yip takes a look at this issue, including personal experience of slum tours, to see if it is more of the former than the latter.
Want to live life a little more dangerously or seek some adventure? Victoria Brewood lists some of the more extreme, thrill-seeking activities on offer around the world.
Visitors to South Africa's Kruger National Park are not allowed to leave their vehicle... except on bush walks led by armed guides and animal trackers. Brian Spencer on what it's like exploring Kruger by foot.