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

How many do you know?

Latin America Travel Festival: Meet the Speakers

Welcome to our exclusive interview series where we sit down with the voices behind our Latin America Travel Festival. Discover what drives these travel experts, their unique connections to Latin America, and the stories that fuel their adventures. Rory Jackson, Director of Bruce Parry’s Tribe How did you get into documentaries? I first started making…

Is Fuerteventura good for families?

Is Fuerteventura good for families, you ask? With its year-round sunshine, endless beaches, and wide range of activities for all ages, we’d say the answer is a resounding yes. Here’s what you need to know. Is Fuerteventura good for families? When most people think of the Canary Islands, it is the popular beaches of Gran…

The most unusual wildlife encounters in the world

Bizarreness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

Rock on: the most impressive rock art in Africa

Africa has some magnificent centuries-old rock art – how many have you visited?

The surprising truth about the Naadam Festival in Mongolia

This thrilling three-day sporting event has been happening for centuries.

What you need to know about Kassena architecture

The houses of the Kassena are a unique marvel.

Traditional Sri Lankan Mask close up

Ceylon unmasked: the real story behind Sri Lanka’s traditional masks

Join Abigail King as she uncovers the meaning behind Sri Lanka’s traditional masks. From demons to dancing, each one reveals a deeper cultural truth.

Peak Performance: how to walk from Grindleford to Hathersage

This beautiful walk from Grindleford to Hathersage is the Peak District at its best.

The story of the Haddon Hall Chapel skeletons

Haddon Hall Chapel has more than a few skeletons in its closet. And on its walls. In this article, Helen Moat – author of our Slow Travel guide to the Peak District – explores one of Derbyshire’s most beautiful chapels. Inside Haddon Hall Chapel Tucked in a corner of the courtyard at Haddon is the hall’s chapel.…