Why now?
Because Mérida, set among the northern Andes, is entering its dry season. Mérida devotes itself to adventure. If offers hiking, mountaineering, birdwatching, paragliding, horse riding, rafting and mountain biking. It's also home to the world's highest and longest cable-car system.
GO: CAMBODIA
Asia
With cool breezes and low humidity, this is the time to go elephant trekking in Cambodia. Head to Mondulkiri province and organise an overnight trek - don't forget a pillow (for your bum, not your head).
GO: ECUADOR
South America
As the Ecuadorian high season begins, train surf El Nariz del Diablo. It's the more the merrier atop the train, and you'll be taking a hair-raising descent down a death-defying stretch of track.
GO: ANTARCTICA
Antarctica
Antarctica is not the easiest place to get to, but the spectacular wilderness of snow, ice and rock, and the teeming wildlife make it worth it.
GO: MICRONESIA
Micronesia
Many of the 2000 Micronesian islands are is so small that many world maps don't even bother to dot them in. But they are on every diver's map.
GO: LAPLAND
Scandinavia
Visit Santa's backyard for dog or reindeer sledding, skiing, ice-fishing or snowmobile safaris. Hop across the border to Sweden and the world's northernmost ski field, Riksgränsen.
WILDLIFE: Jigokudani's Monkeys
Japan
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
It's cold out so where better for a monkey to heat up than in a hot spring? Watch these savvy macaques descend from the forest each morning for a warming soak.
Trip Details ›RALLY: Plymouth-Banjul Rally
England,France,Morocco,Mauritania,Senegal,Gambia
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
The rally kicks off in December, so stump up £100 or less for your vehicle and hit the dusty 6000km trail in what is affectionately known as 'The Ultimate Banger Rally'.
Trip Details ›WILDLIFE: Lemur Track
Madagascar
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
Dodge the high tourist season when you visit this beautiful forest. It is studded with lakes and is the home of Madagascar's largest lemurs.
Trip Details ›ZORBING: Zorb in Rotorua
New Zealand
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
Catch some decent weather and beat Rotorua's holiday crowds as you wriggle inside a large plastic ball and roll down a hill at high speed.
Trip Details ›BOULDERING: Fontainebleau
France
Fitness/Expertise Level
Beginners to pros, but bring strong fingers
Why Now?
The sandstone is best in winter. To boulderers, this is the enchanted forest, a place where they can't see the trees for the rocks.
Trip Details ›ADVENTURE: Travel on a Truck
Africa
Fitness/Expertise Level
Not required
Why Now?
For the sheer, bone-rattling thrill. African trucks primarily carry goods, so most of the time you'll be sitting on top of the truck's bouncing load.
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