Africa

The edge of civilisation

Ben Groundwater Ben Groundwater says goodbye to bitumen for three weeks as he navigates African desert wilderness.

Bargain holidays

The world's top 10 best-value destinations for 2013

Savour every centimetre of that shoestring with these budget-friendly boltholes, perfect for an economic downturn-busting break.

Namibia

The burning shore

Michael Gebicki Where the perilous Skeleton Coast meets the world's oldest desert, Michael Gebicki flies from one jaw-dropping wonder to another.

World's 10 best places for travel photos

The Backpacker blogger, Ben Groundwater, names the 10 places around the world where even amateurs can take spectacular photos.