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Five of the prettiest villages in Switzerland

Switzerland is full of stunning villages in idyllic settings; here are five of the best.

Seven reasons to visit Uruguay

This laidback country can certainly stand up to its bigger, brasher neighbours.

A party like no other: Uruguay’s Carnaval

Uruguay has the longest carnival season of any country, lasting over 80 days.

The Uruguayan gaucho

Author Tim Burford tells the story one of Uruguay's most iconic symbols: the gaucho.

Exploring Sindh Province: a photo story

Adam Balogh shares his favourites shots from his trip to Pakistan's Sindh Province.

Madagascar’s famadihana – the turning of the bones

Visitors to Madagascar shouldn't miss this ceremony

Birding in Madagascar

Madagascar is a birdwatching paradise. These are the best places to go on the island to see its rare and colourful birds. 

The Maasai

Find out more about the Maasai, one of Africa's most famous pastoral tribes.

Where to find the best birdwatching in Serbia

Serbia has a rich and varied fauna, with nearly 80% of European bird species being recorded in the country as either breeding or on migration.

A Slow day in York

'The history of York is the history of England'; unearth the past with a slow tour of this medieval city.

What not to miss in Tanzania

Tanzania is truly a country of highlights, from unrivalled game-viewing to relaxing on the Indian Ocean coastline.

Cape Verde: a truly tasty melting pot

Author Murray Stewart talks about his time in Cape Verde and explains why it's worth a visit.

My Daughter’s Laugh

Winner of Bradt's New Travel Writer of the Year competition 2016, tells the story of his first trip away from his daughter.

A Slow day in Exeter

As cities go, Exeter is perfect for Slow travel. 

Lewis Carroll & Alice in Wonderland

There are many places and features around Oxford that crop up in Lewis Carroll’s books.

The first English aeronaut

James Sadler was a pioneer of flight in Britain.

The University of Oxford

Do you want to pay Oxford's famous colleges a visit?

A short history of bathing in Bath

Which royal visitors put Bath's bathing on the map?

The Woodchester Mosaic

A churchyard in Gloucestershire hides a Roman masterpiece.

The best little-known towns in the Cotswolds

Look beyond the obvious next time you visit this Area of Natural Beauty.

Unusual wildlife encounters

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

The world’s most beautiful waterfalls

90s girl group TLC once sang 'Don't go chasing waterfalls' but we think you should.

Chiltern Railways: Umpteen wonderful things to see

Ben Le Vay discovers the odds and eccentricities of the Chiltern Railways

The real jewel of Uzbekistan

Most people go to Uzbekistan for its Silk Road treasures, but the real jewel in its crown is its people.

The gingerbread houses of Port-au-Prince

With their steep metal roofs, wide balconies and fine latticework, Haiti's gingerbread houses are hard to miss.

Interview with John Carter

We chat to John Carter about the reality of travel broadcasting and his love for cruise ships.

Rock on: Africa’s most impressive rock art

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

Interview with Tom Sykes

We chat to the author of our new pionnering guide to the Ivory Coast

Five reasons to visit Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast might not be on everyone's bucket list, but it should be. 

Kassena code

The houses of the Kassena are a unique marvel.

Oswestry & northwest Shropshire

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in Oswestry and northwest Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

Southeast Shropshire sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in southeast Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

South Shropshire sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in south Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

Tasty bits in Shropshire

Author Marie Kreft made many food and drink discoveries while exploring Shropshire.