The best Exmoor picnic spots

Whether you are looking for a bench with a view or a grassy meadow with a stream, you can find it on Exmoor.

Where to find the best bluebells in East Devon

Who can resist a lush carpet of bluebells? Here’s where to find them in East Devon.

The best forests in the world

Covering even more of the world than our guidebooks, forests are ubiquitous but almost always different.

The best seafood destinations in the world

From the waters of Canada to the east coast of Africa, these are the ultimate destinations for seafood.

England’s most beautiful gardens

These are some of our favourite green spaces to wander in England.

A walking tour of Bratislava’s Old Town

Discover the Slovakian capital on foot with our handy walking tour

The secret behind Bratislava’s statues

Bratislava is a city filled with fountains and statues – some poetic, some quirky, some reverential

Bratislava’s Socialist relics

Although Bratislava has changed dramatically in recent years, you can still spy remnants of the socialist regime  

From lawyers to photographers: let us go photo

Canadian photographers Mark and Naomi share their photos of connections made around the world.

The best wildlife opportunities in Gabon

The vast majority of Gabon’s tourists come to see the country’s magnificent wildlife. Who can blame them when all of this is on offer?

Is it safe to visit Zimbabwe?

Although tourism in Zimbabwe is a shadow of its former self, you should still make the time to visit

Getting off the beaten track in Zimbabwe

Make your trip to Zimbabwe even more special with some of these lesser-known destinations

Secret societies and superb sands: why visit Gabon?

‘Africa’s last Eden’ is well worth a visit.

“One location left me utterly spellbound”: Scott Bennett

Our Photographer of the Month, an underwater photography expert, shares his best shots from across the globe.

The importance of trust in travel

Rachel started travelling with her mum, the inimitable Dervla Murphy, at the age of just four