Petra, Amman, Jerash, castles, Roman ruins, the Dead Sea, souks, narrow streets, deserts... Jordan has so much to offer and you can discover it all on a short trip, as everything is close by and transport links are good.

The Raw Society combine two of our greatest passions: travelling and photography. As they periodically organise photo tours, we've asked them to give us a few tips to take good photos, and especially how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Take up a sport, lose weight, stop smoking, learn English... Whatever your new year's resolution or wish, you'll achieve it. All you need to do is travel! And here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling.

Don't you think major cities are a good place to spend the summer? Get that idea out of your head. Cosmopolitan cities actually offer plenty of events and activities to enjoy at this time of year. Discover, for instance, summer in London...