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

This year marks the centennial of surely the most famous highway in the US: Route 66, the ‘Mother Road’, opened in 1926 to link Chicago with Santa Monica, California. It was a primary route for people

Daniel Pembrey picks out his top travel books of 2025

From seeking out lesser-known destinations to uncovering secret shortcuts and smart wins, Jane Anderson shares what she’s discovered so you can travel better

Do you daydream about swapping the rat race for an outdoor-centric existence The trailblazers here have all taken dramatic steps to change their lives their stories might just inspire you to do the same

“Early last year I was reading about long-stay vacations in Spain over Christmas and New Year. “Why not?” I thought. My wife and I had spent Christmas the previous year at home in Cornwall and we both