We headed to Lipno in the Czech Republic for a cross-country skiing weekend. Although it's a domestic destination, the prices were surprisingly steep. Here's what we spent, where we stayed, and what we saw.

At the end of January, we set off on a train trip to Krakow, Zakopane, and the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains, stopping in Bratislava on the way back. Here's our detailed itinerary with costs and tips so you can replicate the journey.

We spent 14 days on a self-drive Uganda road trip, camping our way through safari parks, trekking to see mountain gorillas, and hiking through rainforests on the Congo border. Here's our complete series with itineraries, costs, and tips.

Want to spend a year in Canada on a Working Holiday visa? We'll walk you through the entire process in 5 simple steps — from the visa lottery pool to finding a job and accommodation before you even leave.

"Getting from the Polish Tatras to Slovakia isn't exactly easy. There are virtually no connections, and even though politicians keep talking about it, nothing ever changes." Those words from our Slovak friend Dagmar should have been a much bigger warning than we realised.

I've seen it time and again — tourists handing out sweets, pens, and money to children in developing countries, thinking they're helping. In reality, this well-meaning gesture is one of the worst things you can do.