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They do it with snakes!
Fascinated by snakes and other creepy crawlies? Attend a performance on a snake farm that's guaranteed to make your hair stand on ends. -NST
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A highland adventure
A visit to Scotland is not complete until you've been to the highlands and tried the famous haggis. -The Star
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An uphill battle
Mt Rinjani on Lombok island in Indonesia is a tough climb, but the view from the summit makes the aches and pains worthwhile. -The Star
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No snow? Go for gold
Never mind if there is no snow on the slopes, the family can still have fun at old gold-mining towns near Melbourne. - ST
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Racing kart-style
Send your kids to Thailand's only indoor go-kart track if you want them to get addicted - to fun. -The Nation
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Tales from the underground
A subterranean labyrinth of streets lies beneath Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, preserving with it the secrets of a forgotten past . . . until now that is. -The Star
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Climbing at Batu Caves
Bored of the climbing gym? Go for nature's own at Batu Caves. -The Star
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Land of the midnight sun
The Northern lights and rich fishing grounds are Norway?s major tourist attractions. -SPU
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You're the wildlife
You can explore Tone Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary fast, slowly or very, very bumpily. -Daily Xpress
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Adventure awaits in Bhutan
Breathtaking scenery, hiking expeditions through remote areas and high-altitude mountain biking are major attractions. -BT
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Take your pick in Turkey
Head only a short distance from this sub-alpine city and it is still possible to see many traditional aspects of Turkish life. -The Star
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Travel by any means
Charley Boorman wakeboards his way to Singapore shores for his upcoming travel series. -ST
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V-rolicking in Lyon
Discovering traces of the Gallo-Roman civilization in the French gastronomic capital on a bicycle proves a compelling experience. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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Sailing the Andaman
Tired of shopping, swimming and sight-seeing? Then go on a sailing adventure with ths writer who finds a company bent on re-inventing holiday plans. -NST
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Me Tarzan, you Jane
Swinging through the trees on Koh Chang. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Let it snow
Forget about shopping. Get a new high skiing in the winter wonderland that is Nanshan Ski Village near Beijing. -ST
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WW2 battery can be tourist draw
A million-dollar artillery battery was built by the British to stop any invasion by the Japanese during World War 2. Now this place may become a tourist attraction. -NST
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Tibet's wild east
Tibetan culture is alive and well in Ganzi, part of China's Sichuan province. -The Star, ANN
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S'pore Changi handled 6.7 per cent more travellers in Q1
9.32 million passengers passed through Changi's doors in the first quarter - up 6.7 per cent over as compared to 2007. -ST
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Lonely Planet says claims over false accounts incorrect
'I did not make up sections. I did not plagiarise,' Kohnstamm was quoted as saying. -Reuters
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Lapland, a winter wonderland
Winter here isn't done yet, no matter what the calendar says
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Val d'Isere's charms
Getting around this upmarket Alpine ski village with stunning views is easy - just hop onto
the free bus that runs between the main ski stations
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Winter Wanderlust
S'poreans are taking to the ski slopes, especially in China, Korea and Japan, and staying longer at the resorts
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Flying high
Learn to fly a helicopter with a former RSAF pilot in Senai, Malaysia
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Adventure in Chiang Mai
Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, bamboo rafting and more!
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Scaling Krabi
Krabi, Thailand, is known for its stunning limestone formations. If you are in the vicinity, why not try your hand at rock-climbing?
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Whale shark encounter
For those who love the great outdoors, this is true adventure
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The one that got away
More S'poreans are now fishing for fun times and many are heading out to sea to nab the Big One
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Thrill in the air
Melbourne is a great place to have some advantures, says Jacqueline Woo
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Peep into the deep
More S'poreans are taking the plunge with scuba-diving trips in the region
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Dive deep or climb high
You can do both in Malaysia, says Magdalene Lum
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Of reefs and wrecks
Get up close and personal with marine life off the east coast of Malaysia
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The sky is the limit
Three friends share how they roughed it out to the Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal
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The spirit of adventure
4-wheeling is one thing you should not miss, says Uma Venkatraman. Just don't get lost
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Cycle of life
Nothing takes you closer to a country than hitting its roads on two wheels
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Hike on the wild side
There's more to Hong Kong than city life and shopping
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Beyond your wildest dreams
Many are eschewing popular European destinations for S Africa
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Nomad's land
Meet the new nomads - high-end travellers looking for thrill with all the frills
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