You've all heard about Spanish and Mexican bullfighting. What about the Thai variety? No need for a matador, just two cleansed and polished bulls locking horns in a battle of testosterone. The practice of rubbing fearsome essence of tiger on a bull's shoulders to scare off his opponent is no longer allowed. Betting is. The loser is the bull that backs off and runs away. (three hours from Phuket) PICTURES: MARC BENNETT
re es PARQUE NACIONAL TAYRONA, COLOMBIA
A perfect spot to relax after the eight- to ten-day trek through the jungle to La Ciudad Perdida, the stunning Tayrona ruins discovered in 1975. Get naked, run on deserted shores, hang your hammock and
rest those weary bones. Fantasize about the making of that seminal epic, The Blue Lagoon. This is where they bared all. Beware the wild donkeys, though, they're pushy and absolutely intent on eating your food. (21 miles east of Santa Marta) PICTURE: MICHAEL CERVIERI
