Our South Africa section is massively lacking in tips - only Cape Town has any really. It would be ace if we could get together some great tips and photos to create a fab guide. If you've got any of either, please get involved! You can post a tip on the site or email: been.there@guardian.co.uk

Charles Horward from Safari Drive came to Wil's aid for planning a drive from SA to Kenya. Then some experienced readers chipped in too creating a pretty useful guide to road-tripping in Africa

Abby has two months to spend in the USA and so far is heading to Billings, Montana. She definitely wants to see the west coast but otherwise is open to ideas - except she has none. Can you help?

It's that time of the week again. Bag yourself a Sony camera with a top tip. The theme is Christmas markets in the UK - do you know one that sparkles with festive cheer?

From betting your savings in Vegas, to trying to jump a stream that may be a little too big, travel is all about taking chances and risks. Can you capture those moments on camera?

Sometimes a fantastic tip is posted. Sometimes I find a great blog. And sometimes I'm just lonely and want to hear what you're doing. Welcome TwiTips via @beentheresite. Travel in a tweet

We've launched a new award to throw the spotlight on the oft recommended. If you know a great little place that has yet to wear the 'Been there recommends' badge, then tip, tip, tip

Tippers - you are the ones making this site, with your tips, photos from all over the world and stories about your travel antics. Been there would be nothing without you. Meet a few of our tippers here

Passport, money, keys are all very good. But before you head off on your eagerly anticipated holiday, check out our handy travel guides with themes ranging from backpacking to glamming it up in NYC