Alicante is famous for its beaches; less so for its hiking. But in the Sierra de la Serrella, a short hop from the city, Isis Taylor discovers a network of trails that combine natural beauty with an insight into ancient cultures

1995-2004 BMW R1150GS ADVENTURE

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

After jetting to Namibia for a gravel race, Joe Laverick stays on for a to a tour – and finds himself in a land of perspective-shifting immensity

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

Overdue a European blast, Ben Miller turned a meeting in Milan into an unforgettable week away on his BMW R1250GS Adventure