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With artisanal skills handed down from generation to generation, Oman is home to a wealth of handmade crafts.

With infrastructure and trade routes dating back thousands of years, it comes as no surprise that Oman has claimed five inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The overlooked area is as spectacular as the rest of the country and should not be missed.

This is not a place geared to mass tourism, but that is exactly where its attraction lies.

From alligator hotspots to national parks, China is prioritising conservation like never before.

Part of Finland but with a Swedish-speaking culture, this archipelago is an exemplary case of Nordic cooperation.

Arm-wrestling cats, defecating cattle and the chance to win your very own cow – Jo Davey takes the bull by the horns at this quintessentially Japanese bovine festival.

Whether you want to relax on pristine white sands, dive the coral reefs or try your hand at watersports, these little slices of paradise have it all.

From Senegal to Ghana, West Africa is known for its fantastic mosques – each an architectural masterpiece in their own right.

From sloth bears to sperm whales, Sri Lanka is home to some of the most remarkable wildlife on the planet.

Western Austria's 'Pearl of the Alps' is angling for tourists' attention.

Sheringham's charming coastline, fascinating fishing history and small-town feel make it the perfect place to spend a weekend.

From white sand beaches to historic towns, Iona Grant explores the very best this island has to offer.

Access to the outdoors should be for all, not just to those in the know.

Our Photographer of the Month, Ben Lateu-Smith, shares some stunning highlights from his wild-camping trips around the globe.

The sight of snowdrops peeping through in January or February never fails to lift the spirits.

Perfect for any hopeless romantic seeking an escape away from the crowds.

Home to impressive colonial architecture, fantastic museums and a lively shopping scene, Bridgetown is a window to a different side of Barbados.

Get outdoors, beat the January blues and make the most of this beautiful season.

Curious to find the fires at the end of the earth, writer and photographer Nori Jemil journeys to Patagonia’s Tierra del Fuego.

Whether you favour red or white, the delightful selection of wine produced at these Uruguayan wineries is guaranteed to impress.

Boasting fascinating history, a rich array of architecture and quintessential English charm, this cobblestoned town is the perfect place to spend a weekend.

Far more than just the home of Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a classic English getaway.

Home to traditional coastal villages, excellent wildlife and some of the best dive sites in East Africa, Zanzibar is a paradise well worth visiting.

The shortlist will be announced on 1 February, along with the shortlists for the other Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards.

Follow in the footsteps of St Ignatius on this little-explored pilgrim route.

From modern barn conversions to rustic country cottages.

From university dorms to renovated schoolhouses.

From working farms to expansive nature reserves.

From luxury townhouses to simple boutiques.

Forget football or horse-racing, when it comes to competitions, these unassuming villages like to do things a little differently.

Leave the car behind and explore Britain's highways, byways and coastal pathways on two wheels.

From flaming torches to blazing tar barrels.

A tour of some of the world's finest landscapes.

Nine places only the bravest of travellers would dare visit…

Expert advice on how to get the most out of your street photography.

This is a land where clay tablets, ziggurats and temple ruins shed light on life in ancient times.

A tour of the city's most grisly places …

As part of the Bradt Travel-writing competition, Sylvia Dubery depicts her nail-biting road trip through Death Valley.

From its array of traditional markets, to its selection of historical museums, Tbilisi offers the perfect choice for travellers seeking a weekend of culture.

Expert advice on how to get the most out of your landscape photography.

Step into a lovingly restored, lavish and artsy Victorian merchants’ house, a stone’s throw from bustling Belfast city centre.