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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.

Malawi’s animal kingdom

Adrian Phillips had an unforgettable experience in Malawi’s Liwonde National Park.

Wai’tukubuli National Trail highlights

Fancy trekking the magnificent Wai’tukubuli National Trail, but short on time? Author Paul Crask's picks out the best bits.

Other people’s lives: Who cares?

Jonathan Scott questions why write or indeed, why read an autobiography? Other people's lives: who cares? 

The leopard’s tale: an extract from ‘The Big Cat Man’

In this extract from his newly published autobiography, Jonathan Scott illustrates his quest to photograph the Mara Buffalo Female.

Photography tips from Jonathan and Angela Scott

Jonathan and Angela Scott share their tips for photographing wildlife to celebrate Jonathan's new autobiography, The Big Cat Man.

On the road in Malawi

Join Sandra Turay, updater of our forthcoming Malawi guide, as she shows us her highlights from the 'Warm Heart of Africa'. 

Bat viewing at Kasanka National Park

Climb to this tree-hide on a late November afternoon and witness one of Africa's strangest wildlife spectacles. 

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. 

Bus-Pass Britain – the highlights

Climb aboard and enjoy the ride along some of Britain's most cherished bus routes.

Kassena code

The houses of the Kassena are a unique marvel.

May’s wildlife highlights

Puffins, pearls and pasqueflowers – kickstart your summer of British wildlife with these fabulous experiences. 

On the road in Ghana

Sean Connolly, author of our Senegal guidebook, has just returned from a research trip to Ghana (for the new 7th edition out later this year) and he took over our Instagram feed to show off some of his photos. 

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.

The Slow Food Movement

To celebrate the publication of three new titles in our new Slow Travel series, we chat to Shane Holland, the CEO of Slow Food UK, an organisation that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to the community and environment. 

Tasty bits in Shropshire

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

Ludlow Magnalonga

This annual walk through the Shropshire countryside integrates food to become part of the journey.

What Slow Travel means to us

The word ‘Slow’ is used a lot these days in terms of travel – but what does it actually mean?