Go branching out with the peculiar patterns of Nature, marvel over the bizarre baobab or unzip a few facts about bananas.

Enter an imaginary world of composite images, ponder some striking signs or pick up a few tips on travel photography.

Find out why visitors to Thai temples are mindful, or follow the exploits of a westerner practising Insight Meditation.

Set off in search of a surreal vision in Madagascar, drive round a huge loop near the Thai-Burmese border, explore Conan Doyle's 'Lost World' in Venezuela, or get lost with the author in the wilds of China.

Follow in the footsteps of 19th century giants like William Morris--designer, writer and philosopher--and Henri Mouhot, the naturalist who brought Angkor Wat to the world's attention.

Check out a range of books giving up-to-date information on a variety of destinations, from Thailand to Vietnam and the River Thames in England.