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| Travel features by Jeremy Head |

The Trans Siberian railway: The world’s greatest journey

The Trans Siberian railway: The world’s greatest journey

5000 miles, 5 time zones - across vast plains, dusty deserts and the Siberian wilderness, all the way from Moscow to Beijing.

Little Town of Bethlehem

Little Town of Bethlehem

It's just a few miles from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Because of the separation wall, they are worlds apart.

Hot dogs and cold days – Husky sledding in Finland

Hot dogs and cold days – Husky sledding in Finland

The ultimate way to experience arctic winter. Just you, the hush of the sled's skis and the patter of the dogs' feet.

Elephant trekking in Sri Lanka

Elephant trekking in Sri Lanka

How do you like your elephants? This remarkable beast was old, wild and one-eyed.

The Philippines – Exploring mysterious Palawan island

The Philippines – Exploring mysterious Palawan island

Amazing wreck dives, deserted beaches, underground rivers and undiscovered tribes await on Palawan island.

Karelia by snowmobile – Russia’s undiscovered hinterland

Karelia by snowmobile – Russia’s undiscovered hinterland

With its frozen lakes and spirit beliefs, Karelia feels like a land from a children's story – apart from the snowmobiles.

Chichen Itza and more – Mayan adventures in Mexico

Chichen Itza and more – Mayan adventures in Mexico

It's Indiana Jones v Bridget Jones! He wants adventure, she wants beach. Mexico offers the best of both worlds.

Meet the Pillage People: A Viking encounter in Denmark

Meet the Pillage People: A Viking encounter in Denmark

Blood-thirsty tyrants or talented craftsmen and sailors? Denmark is the ideal place to really get to know the Vikings.

Douro Valley walking holidays – Walking the Port trail

Douro Valley walking holidays – Walking the Port trail

Dramatic scenery, fine food and - of course - excellent wine await... when you walk the Valley of Gold.