Teaching youngsters to endure pain was once a necessary part of an upbringing designed to help them survive the harsh Arctic elements, writes Roger Hall.

This week, we consummated our pilgrimage to celebrate the discovery of the Americas by following the winding Yukon and reaching the most western extremity of the Americas.

The mozzies are man-eaters and the midnight sun, I can confirm, does crazy things to people.

Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room in Savannah is famous for its delicious food, friendly atmosphere and even friendlier prices, writes Graham Reid.