From the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland to Italy’s white-capped mountains – if you love the cold, in these destinations winter is always coming...

WELCOME to Canada,” chimes a smiling group of greeters at Calgary airport. Clad in pristine white Stetsons and red tunics, the friendly locals, all volunteers, remind me of the country’s famous ‘Mount

Take a road trip around Scotland’s ‘misty isle’ for volcanic rock formations, wild swimming at the Fairy Pools and warming drams of cask whisky.

This week’s dream: heavenly spectacle in the wilds ...

(whatever your budget!)

Tom Shepherd combines two iconic Irish coastal routes for a journey filled with breathtaking wildlife spots, dreamy scenic stops and a taste of adventure