An island-hopper's guide to archipelagos of adventure

Plus: An epic solo adventure in South America, Wringing in the New Year at Chiang Mai���s Songkran festival, Discover Viking culture in Iceland, Just back from: Eastern Hokkaid�� & more ���

An island-hopper's guide to archipelagos of adventure Whether you’re seeking unsullied shores or modern-day monsters. Funnel your inner-Odysseus and plot a course for one of these exciting archipelagos. set sail Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands travel guide BUY NOW Greek Islands travel guide BUY NOW Philippines travel guide BUY NOW See more titles An epic solo adventure in South America South America is a fantastic continent to discover as a solo traveller, with mountains to climb, rivers to raft, ancient ruins to uncover – and the opportunity to meet other adventurers along the way. Here's how to do it. watch now Wringing in the New Year at Chiang Mai’s Songkran festival Blending holy traditions with frenzied fun, Buddhist New Year is the time to see Chiang Mai at its most animated – just remember to pack your raincoat. make a splash Thailand travel guide BUY NOW 50 Festivals to Blow Your Mind BUY NOW Southeast Asia on a Shoestring travel guide BUY NOW See more titles Discover Viking culture in Iceland The Vikings settled Iceland over a millennia ago, and Viking identity is still an important part of Icelandic culture. watch now Get outside in Chattanooga, a little city that's big on adventure From the ‘dirtiest city in America’ to a model of sustainability, Scenic City is now one of the best places in the US to enjoy the great outdoors. ADVENTURE AWAITS Just back from: Eastern Hokkaid��, Japan Lonely Planet's Clifton Wilkinson is just back from a trip to the island of Hokkaid�� in Japan, where he spotted wild bears fishing for salmon, took a dip in the island's onsens and discovered sulphurous vents on I��-zan. watch now Island-hopping in West Sweden If you’re onboard with the idea of ferrying from saunas to art studios amidst colourful fishing villages on isolated isles, make a beeline for the Bohuslän Coast. HOP TO IT

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