From the Apennine Mountains to ‘the end of the land’ at Cape Finisterre, Louis D Hall and his horse Sasha trekked untrodden partisan paths across four mountain ranges. Guided by strangers and nature’s clues, it was fulfilment of a childhood dream inspired by Don Quixote . Here, the author shares two extracts that give a glimpse into this wilder way of life

Slightly off the beaten track, these three destinations are the perfect basis for a great tour – and three of editor Matt’s favourite places to ride

Dreaming of holidays in the snow and of escapes to the sun

We love exploring new countries in our ’van, but are creatures of habit where winter is concerned, heading straight for Spain. We love walking, and its southern mountains are perfect for (mostly) care

I never sailed the Amazon and I never reached Brazil Oh, I’d love to roll to Rio, some day before I’m old! (Songs of Rudyard Kipling) We’d been to Rio de Janeiro once before and many years earlier, by

Returning to Australia after many years, Mary Lussiana sets out on an epic expedition to discover the diverse facets of a continent rich in natural beauty and cultural history