Dreaming of a big trip? All these wonderful listings could have you packing your bag in moments!

Sailing a 65-year old gaff-cutter yacht from island to island along the unspoilt beauty of the West Highlands sounds like utter heaven. Throw in the very strong possibility of seeing whales, basking sharks and dolphins, as well as a plethora of birdlife, and we’re sold.

It’s easy to tout “cultural immersion”, but this 12 week stay in Peru really delivers. Combining home stay, language training, adventure trekking, cultural seminars and arts appreciation with meaningful voluntary work, you get the whole package.

Images of Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman’s Long Way Round flashed in the team’s minds when we heard about Tour d’Afrique. Except, of course, with less cameras, more pedaling, and a much greater sense of adventure. The annual Tour d'Afrique is an 11,800 km (7,375 mile) bicycle expedition and race from Cairo to Cape Town , which holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest human powered crossing of Africa. Since then some 250 people from more than 20 countries have completed this epic journey. Why not join them?

“I’ve climbed the eighth highest mountain in the world”. Quite a statement. Scaling the North East face of Mt Menaslu in the Himalayas, whilst far from a cinch, it is a very achievable climb given its 8000+ metre height. The two guys behind the expedition, Guy Willett and Kenton Cool really know their stuff, too.

For the ultimate birdwatching experience you'll need to head to Costa Rica's Quetzal country for a chance to spot the elusive Resplendent Quetzal. We love this once-in-a lifetime journey which includes a canopy tour, a spectacular boat trip and plenty of walking in the beautiful Costa Rican landscape.