Uzbekistan is full to the brim of Silk Road treasures so we've compiled a list of all the must-see sights. 

Uganda is the perfect destination for adventure lovers and adrenaline junkies. 

As Uzbekistan develops as a tourism destination and more and more people become aware of its treasures, it is time to discover what else the country has to offer.

Hosting the most varied safari circuit anywhere in Africa, southwest Uganda is packed with highlights.

Rachel started travelling with her mum, the inimitable travel writer Dervla Murphy, at the age of just four – and they certainly jumped in at the deep end, travelling to Baltistan.

There's much more to Uganda than just tracking gorillas in the mist.

One of the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world's greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture. 

Look beyond the striking mosques, mausoleums and madrasas of the Silk Road cities, and you'll find that Uzbekistan has plenty more to offer.

It's impossible to consider Tashkent's metro as just a convenient form of public transport; it is undoubtedly a beautiful highlight of the city itself and one that should not be missed.

The authors take you on a search for the elusive shoebill.