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Find the perfect coffee and kanelbullar with our walking tour of Gothenburg.

We share our favourite travel memories from the past year. 

To mark the third edition of Eccentric Oxford coming out, Ben le Vay picks some lesser-known and unusual sights and places to visit on a day out in the city.

Northern Ethiopia has long formed the mainstay of the country's tourist industry, and for good reason. 

We take a look at some of Ethiopia's most unusual animals. 

This vast and magical country confounds every expectation.

The hyena men are one of the most popular attractions in Harar. 

From May fairs to mallard hunts, Oxford has some truly bizarre events. 

Discover a different side to historic Oxford with this eccentric tour of the city. 

This hearty breakfast is the ideal way to start the day after wild camping on one of Britain's lofty peaks.

Learn how to make these tasty vegetarian kebabs – ideal sustenance after a day exploring Britain's coastline. 

Discover Phoebe Smith's wild camping recipe for a hearty Quorn chilli – the perfect dish to enjoy on Britain's wild moorlands.

Autumn is an intense experience for wildlife-watching in Europe

With a range of habitats home to many different species, Rwanda's wildlife-watching opportunities are diverse.

From the serene Lancaster Canal to the bustling Thames, Britain's rivers are a wonder for the paddleboarder to explore.

The British coastline is a vast expanse of different terrains, making it particularly attractive to paddlers, kayakers and canoers alike.

Somaliland is a unique, strange and intriguing place that is seemingly worlds away from its Somali neighbours. 

Whether you are a novice or an avid birdwatcher, aviary spectacles can be amongst the greatest in the animal kingdom.

From stunning landscapes to sites of historical and cultural importance, monasteries provide a wealth of interest for the avid traveller.

Discover Rwanda's best kept travel secrets, from hiking Mount Bisoke to watching the stunning Intore dance performances.

Put crudely, while tourism is probably integral to the survival of the mountain gorilla, the survival of the mountain gorilla is certainly integral to the growth of Rwanda’s tourist industry. 

Discover what not to miss on a visit to Almaty with our walking tour of the city.

Stretching from Tian Shan's snow-capped peaks across expanses of steppe to the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan has much to offer.

Rwanda’s Maraba Bourbon coffee is one of the country’s success stories.

Author Philip Briggs describes the spectacular chain of volcanic cones that border Uganda, Rwanda and DRC.

Some of our favourite alternative marathons from around the world.

Whether you’re on your first safari or your fiftieth, Botswana won’t disappoint. These activities will ensure your visit to this wildlife-rich destination is as memorable as possible. 

From exploring the natural beauty of the Chobe National Park, to taking in the impressive Tsodilo Hills, here are our top five reasons to visit Botswana. 

Author Chris McIntyre looks at the most studied social group on the planet.

Peerless wildlife experiences, exceptional scenery and off-the-beaten-track safari – five reasons why now is the time to visit Rwanda.

Even within a country that is itself known worldwide for its popular cuisine, the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is famed for its delectable food.

Janice Booth recounts her version of this ancient tale.

In this extract from Beastly Journeys, Sheelagh Reynolds tells of her travels through Morocco and the souvenir she didn't expect to be bringing home. 

In this extract from Beastly Journeys, Jonathan Scott recalls his time spent living alongside a pack of African wild dogs in the Serengeti. 

In 2016, ultra runner Dion Leonard was racing in the Gobi Desert when a stray dog followed him and changed both of their lives forever. 

The banana is an integral feature of Rwandan life.

If you’re travelling to the Vendée and want to touch its identity, you need to unlock its dark history. A perfect way of doing so is by visiting these memorials to the bloody conflict.

Add this remote archipelago to your bucket list.

April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.

Binoculars are a fabulous tool for getting close to nature, but the selection process can feel daunting! Let James Lowen talk you through it. 

Europe abounds in family-friendly wildlife-watching opportunities. Here's James Lowen's pick of the best. 

Can’t decide whether you want a city break or a nature-oriented trip to Europe? Why not do both culture and vulture on the same short holiday?