Take me there: Northern Lights, Norway

Trot up to Tromso to see the world's most dramatic light show

A fabled journey

Drive through medieval half-timbered villages and past fairytale castles in Germany's dreamiest landscape

Hotel review: Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

Rising high above Tokyo, this five-star dishes out the finest in Japanese hospitality

British hotels - with sea views

The seaside is at its most dramatic in winter. Take in the spectacle from the warmth of these chic hotels

Travel Q&A: Township tours

Is 'slum tourism' ethical? Eco expert Jill Starley-Grainger finds out

Birds, beaches and leeches

The Malaysian rainforests are among the oldest in the world. Jill Starley-Grainger ventures deep inside