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85-year-old Michael Elling tackled the 47m high Ledge Bungy in Queenstown. Credit: AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

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Tim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.

Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.

Drawn to civilisation, the white giants in turn draw intrepid tourists,.

It's one of the world's most majestic mountains but also one of the most deadly.

Tours try to give you an authentic local experience - this one takes it to the extreme.

Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.

Head out into the wilderness on one of these scenic Scottish routes.

Sally Jackson tests the waters at five of New Zealand's lesser-known hot springs.

Eli Orzessek has the lowdown on some remote destinations for the intrepid traveller.

Get out and around and about this beautiful country, writes Lauren Jones.

When the heat is on the hikers get going, sometimes with assistance.

Backcountry safety tips from an expert mountain guide.

Above Everest Base Camp, comfort and breath are painfully whipped away.

Emma Reynolds was a naive 23-year-old when she travelled to Colombia ... and she loved it.

Touring by bicycle offers a way to see the continent at a much more personal level, writes Lauren Jones.

With its Mex-testing and aggressive flora, this destination is a little different.

Never let a lack of experience stand in the way of adventure.

At the bottom of the world, the wilderness is becoming busier, writes Sarah Marshall.

Keen on the snow but not on skiing? Here are other ways to have fun in winter.

Swimming with beluga whales in Canada's Hudson Bay entrances Sarah Marshall.

Contrary to popular belief, the world is a lot safer than it was a decade ago.

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