Why enter travel writing competitions?

Author Jonathan Lorie shares his tips on getting into travel writing and entering competitions. 

Campanilismo Friulano: what it means and why you should care

Friuli Venezia Giulia is a land of traditions, and its bell towers are amongst its most iconic. 

What is a star city?

Friuli Venezia Giulia is home to numerous UNESCO sites, but one of the best is the star city of Palmanova. 

The history of the Tiramisu

Discover the true past of Italy’s most famous dessert: the tiramisù.

What everyone should know about Malawi’s music

Author Helena Smith discusses the range of music styles you can expect to hear on a trip to Malawi.

The best markets in Ghana

With some of the largest marketplaces in West Africa, organised chaos is something of a speciality in Ghana.

The Bushmen of the Kalahari

Chris McIntyre sheds some light on the lifestyle of these ancient people. 

The Wildlife of the Namib Desert

Jonathan Hughes discusses the hardcore flora and fauna that battle to survive in one of the world’s harshest terrains.

Walvis Bay Lagoon: a bleak future

Namibia’s oldest lagoon is on the verge of disappearing completely, writes author Chris McIntyre.

What are Posubans in Ghana?

Author Philip Briggs describes the unusual shrines that are a distinctive feature of Ghana’s central coast region. 

Ghana’s craft highlights

Ghana’s craft highlights provide a fascinating insight into the country’s unique customs.  

Art, music and culture in Malawi

Come and explore the incredible arts, music and culture on display throughout Malawi.

Coffee culture in Madagascar

Journey back 500,000 years to discover wild coffee and join in the Malagasy coffee obsession.

The Tyne Valley & into the North Pennines

Gemma Hall shares her picks for accommodation in the Tyne Valley and the North Pennines.

Hadrian’s Wall Country

The best accommodation in Hadrian’s Wall Country.