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This animistic religion has over 50 million followers in West Africa.

A series of ‘postbox’ walks take travellers on a round-the-island walking tour, showcasing the very best of St Helena’s scenic beauty.

Take in the rich views along wooded valleys, open moorlands and dramatic gorges on this 5-mile walk.

Take it slow and savour these pockets of tranquility.

A firm Scottish favourite with a twist.

These fantastical memorials serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost during the National Liberation Struggle.

From pudding races to Christmas morning swims, these are the more unusual ways Britain celebrates Christmas

We might not be able to visit galleries right now, but that doesn't mean we can't get our art fix elsewhere.

Photographer Mathias Falcone shares his favourite shots from one of the world's most remote islands.

The lovely thing about this walk is that it gives you a taste of everything the area has to offer in the space of five easy miles.

Savour the tastes of Dorset with this recipe for the county's world-famous apple cake.

We can still enjoy a breathe of fresh air at these gorgeous gardens.

From flaming torches to blazing tar barrels.

Time to start planning a trip to the Caribbean's Nature Island.

From Soviet-era spectacles to modern-day masterpieces.

Nine places only the bravest of travellers would dare visit…

Why a break in a beehive with the family was just what the doctor ordered.

This UNESCO-listed Yemeni island certainly leaves a mark on those who visit.

There's something special in the soil in the Inner Hebrides.

A tour of the city's most grisly places …

Elizabeth Gowing takes a look inside on of Albania's most powerful sites of memory.

Some of Britain’s most famous works of literature – from the tales of Chaucer to the creations of Enid Blyton – can be traced to one small area of the country: the Chilterns and Thames Valley.

How many have you visited?

If you are serious about the challenge, then the chance to see things at your own pace and to meet Pamiris will be among the greatest rewards of cycling.

Autumn is the perfect season to spectate the salmon run, red deer and fungi.

Join Mark Rowe on an unique island-hopping adventure in Orkney.

From torpedoes to Hendrix, London’s islands have witnessed fascinating stories.

From ice cream farms to gnome reserves.

Photographer Scott Bennett shares his experiences of exploring and photographing this tiny island.

Another pioneering initiative to try and restart tourism on the island state.

Whatever your area of interest, this African nation is awash with an unparalleled array of natural delights.

Just because it’s starting to get colder, doesn’t mean you need to stay inside.

‘Beware of Greeks bearing gifts’ may be the old saying, but I will take my chances and accept them gracefully.

Freshwater biologist Dr Kay Van Damme shares his passion for this Socotran environmental project.

It might be a cliché, but there really is something for everybody.

From idyllic waterfalls to panoramic mountain views, these islands have plenty to offer both the amateur and the ambitious.

Look at the stars, look how they shine for you.

Our Photographer of the Month uses her work to foster understanding of cultures so different to our own.

Fall is one of the most spectacular times to visit Nova Scotia.

Despite competing claims from other counties, there is no question: Somerset is cider’s spiritual home.

Biodiversity scientist Dr Alan Forrest discusses some of Socotra's more unusual residents.

Good news for those with itchy feet – a holiday in the sun is still possible this year.