Viva explores the globe following three intrepid women taking the path least travelled. Rosie Walford takes us on the second venture through rough terrain which became more a journey of self-discovery.

Kiwi journalists Mauricio Olmedo-Perez and Charlotte Whale are taking the scenic route home from London.

Chile's national parks offer a wide range of walks, catering to everyone from experienced climbers to enthusiastic day-trippers, writes Andrea Loebbecke.

A lucky few get to experience stunning Lake Heron Station at close quarters, writes Andrew Stone.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the team of British adventurers, led by Captain Robert Scott, at the South Pole.

Andalucia has harnessed its geographical strengths and benign climate to provide a great variety of active holidays, writes Mick Webb.

Helen van Berkel and daughter Grace, 10, experience the rough-and-tumble of Action World.

Whichever continent you're in, horse-riding holiday puts you at the heart of the action.

Andy Kenworthy casts aside his fears and jumps off a very large cliff ...

Dedicated conservation efforts mean rhinos are once again roaming through the desert in Namibia.

Here are the five best new attractions you could find yourself experiencing in Rotorua.

After whizzing about on the tarmac in a compact land yacht, Dionne Christian is converted to the Kiwi-created sport of blokarting.

There is something both nauseating and exhilarating about reaching the dizzying heights of a 10-metre cliff, writes Mark Tadic.

Camp Okavango is an oasis of tall leafy trees and statuesque palms, writes Jill Worrall.

The Boteti River is not, as some travel brochures and websites say, dry.

The Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island.

Wayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.

Andrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.

Mauricio and Charlotte witness roadside dentistry in China and partake in a celebratory Laotian feast.

Robin Charteris boards the boat for a white-knuckle trip into a scenic marvel.

The breathtaking majesty of Spain's Picos de Europa inspires Cliff Taylor.

Charlotte and Mauricio see two sides of China as they travel from futuristic Shanghai to traditional Fenghuang.

The 1860km-long Tazara Railway links landlocked Zambia to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salam.

Mauricio and Charlotte visit Varanasi, where bodies are routinely cremated on the banks of the Ganges River.

Jill Worrall is captivated by the cycle of life on display within Serengeti National Park.

Te Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.

Pop-up tents make camping easy, writes Diana Clement.

Enjoy adventure surrounded by tropical beauty, writes Rob McFarland.

Charlotte and Mauricio head further east for food, wine... and some confronting images at the local market.