New Travel Writer of the Year 2026

Enter the world’s best competition for unpublished travel writers! In association with Wanderlust and the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards.

Where to go in Northern Ireland: the highlights

Wondering where to go in Northern Ireland? This round-up of top sights and travel tips showcases the best the country has to offer. After many years of being covered only by all-Ireland guidebooks and by thin volumes cut out of them, it’s high time that Northern Ireland had its moment in the spotlight. But where…

How to get off the beaten track in Istanbul

Discover how to get off the beaten track in Istanbul by exploring hidden neighbourhoods, lesser-known markets and local hangouts far from the city’s busiest tourist sights. How to get off the beaten track in Istanbul There is a version of Istanbul that most visitors never see. They arrive at the airport, they navigate the taxi…

The best train rides in the USA

Looking for the best train rides in the USA? Enjoy this curated selection of scenic rail journeys showcasing some of the country’s most impressive landscapes. Introducing the best train rides in the USA Ever since they came on the scene, American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs,…

What is it like to travel Afghanistan?

What is it like to travel Afghanistan? Here’s exactly what to expect when visiting this landlocked, mountainous country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. So, what is it like to travel Afghanistan? To the first-time visitor, Afghanistan feels at once familiar and utterly alien. It is a place many people think they know,…

New Travel Writer of the Year 2026 – Finalists

The following four stories are the winning and shortlisted entries in our 2026 New Travel Writer of the Year Competition.  WINNING ENTRY An Evening in Bishkek – Lucy Evanson Three girls walk into a Mexican restaurant in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It might not sound like a prime spot for an authentic burrito, but after four months…

The Best Places to Travel in 2026

Where will you go this year?

Walking the Camino de Santiago: a spiritual journey

Considering walking the Camino de Santiago? Here’s why it’s good for the soul. Trekking holidays that follow different routes of the Camino trail are becoming more and more popular. There’s the promise of dramatic scenery, good food and the physical challenge of long-distance walking. But – in an age of tablets and smartphones – the…

The best places to go in Latin America

Your guide to the best places to go in Latin America, including selections from founder Hilary Bradt – who wrote the first guide to Andean hiking trails, Ben Box – longstanding editor of the iconic South America Handbook – and other Bradt authors. A personal introduction: the best places to go in Latin America  Welcome…

The best safaris in Africa

Your guide to the best safari experiences in Africa from the world’s leading independent travel publisher.

11 interesting facts about Madagascar: discovering the ‘eighth continent’

How many do you know?