Surreal and epic are the two words that best sum up the photographs from this daring surf mission. Californian surf photographer Chris Burkard shunned Santa Bar
You’ll know Hong Kong for its fabulous skyline, beautiful scenery and world-class food and drink scene. But behind the scenes there’s much more to this form
Good to talkThere’s an undeniable laziness that comes with having English as a first language, and it’s easy to make the assumption that, wherever you are,
Dreaming of the ocean but no annual leave left to enjoy it? Good thing, then, that the international Ocean Film Festival comes to UK theatres this September.The
Do: Cows' Ball, 21 September, Lake Bohinj If you're still waiting for an invite to the ball, we're here to save you – in the form of a bovine ball on the ban
Bored of the same old hotel room? We’ve rounded up our pick of the blingiest, buzziest and most downright bizarre boltholes on the planet. Come in and get comfortable…
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Candelaria, 52 Rue de SaintongeIf you like tacos, tequila and dark speakeasies, then you'll like Candelaria. The cocktails range from 'la guêpe vert' (meaning
Odlo Ladies Jacket Logic Phantom, £160Yeah, so the weather's nice at the moment – but it probably won't be when you go away. Odlo's Phantom jacket even claim
DO: Elvis Week, 8-17 AugustIf your dream revolves around dressing up like Elvis and hanging out with a load of other people also dressed up as Elvis, then, er,
Why lie around sunbathing when you could be heli-biking, jetpacking or living with lions? Cathy Adams leaves the beach reads at home and seeks out the world's biggest thrills for a holiday to start your heart racing…
Driving around five countries in three days in an old banger sounds like a hard enough task as it is, let alone when you add extra challenges and fancy dress in
DO: Way Out West, 7-9 AugustDay festivals are a big deal – London's got enough of them, after all – and seeing as the Swedes do everything more glamorously
Karrimor Refuel Backpack, £30As comfortable on your daily commute as it is on a mountain hike, this Karrimor pack is light enough to take on all your adventure
DO: Edinburgh Festival FringeYou read that right – it's Festival Fringe, rather than the Fringe Festival. Now we've got that sorted, we'll tell you that last
