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From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards

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

Nadia Shaikh seeks good company for a search-and-gorge to get her through the ruthless darkness of the winter months

Spot magnificent wintertime sky illuminations in these key hotspots