Island hopping: a beer lover’s guide to essential island brews

You know what complements laid-back island life? A great pint. From tea-flavoured fusions in Taiwan to local tipples with tapas in Mallorca, these eight islands offer the chance to sink great beers while your toes sink in the sand.

ALE-LOVING ISLES

Epic adventures in northwest Iceland

Iceland’s rugged northwest was the setting for some of the most well-known Icelandic Sagas, and today visitors can still find remnants of legendary sailors, oath-breaking outlaws and mass murdering poets.

A NORTHWEST LITERARY QUEST

Top scenic USA train routes

Whether it’s an epic coast to coast odyssey or a one-day rattle between big cities, traversing the US by rail offers comfort, charm and access to some lesser-seen landscapes. These dreamy journeys will start you off on the right track.

FULL STEAM AHEAD

A hallowed hike: Wadi Dana to Petra along the Jordan Trail

Jordan’s new long-distance footpath offers travellers the chance to follow in the wake of pilgrims and prophets on a journey through some of the wildest quarters of the Middle East.

CROSSING THE DESERT

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