10 top unusual adventures to book in February

Spend a day on a longtail boat exploring the picturesque Inle Lake, set at high altitude on the Shan Plateau. See skilled local craftsman at work, using traditional tools to craft these incredible boats that serve as the locals’ lifeline in this water-based community.

After nearly a week’s trekking on Kilimanjaro, the final day of ascent involves a midnight start. As you slowly cover the challenging final stretch of your climb, admire the tapestry of stars and glowing moon. See the sun rise as you reach the top of the crater rim at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.  A poignant end to an epic challenge, and an exhilarating experience that is hard to match.

For an experience unlike any other in South East Asia, take a calesh ride through the cobbled Spanish streets of Vigan, discovering  quaint colonial houses and glorious Catholic cathedrals. This charming town in the Philippines is Asia’s best-preserved example of a Spanish colonial town.

Standing on the middle of the salt flats with nothing but white as far as the eye can see is a bizarre and even emotional feeling. With the white salt blending into the bright blue sky, it feels like some kind of movie version of heaven.

Approach one of the largest suspension bridges on earth by bike. The engineering feat of this gigantic yet elegant bridge is dwarfed only by the panoramic views that surround it of the verdant islands dotting the Inland Sea. From here, giant shipping vessels look like toys and the dozens of small fishing boats are little more than dots in the blue waters.