Hiking & outdoors

The Galápagos now costs $220 in fees before you land. Two hours from Quito, a $4 bus takes you to Mindo's cloud forest: 500+ bird species, waterfalls and antpittas. Costs, safety and when to go.

Yes, a week in the Faroes can cost about £570 with flights. Here's how: travel cards, campsites, free hikes and supermarket meals.

Volcanoes, hot springs and whales, under 4 hours from London. Why the Azores rival Hawaii, which islands to visit, costs and how to plan your trip.

Skip Vang Vieng. A practical guide to trekking Luang Namtha's Nam Ha forest and riding the Bolaven Plateau loop, with routes, costs and safety advice.