Finding Africa’s wildest places: Ariadne Van Zandbergen

Our Photographer of the Month showcases her favourite wildlife shots from around the world.

Tania Esteban talks about big cats

Tania will be telling us how to get into wildlife film-making in the Education Centre.

Defender of persecuted animals: Paul Goldstein

Our inaugural Photographer of the Month is Paul Goldstein, guide at Exodus Travels.

Hilary Bradt inducted into the LATA Hall of Fame

In March 2019 our founder Hilary Bradt was inducted into the LATA Hall of Fame at a special event at the House of Commons. 

International Women’s Day – celebrating Dervla Murphy

Hilary Bradt celebrates IWD with this piece about her friend Dervla, who is being awarded the BGTW’s highest accolade

Walking/cycling from Alston to the source of the Tyne

Walk or cycle to the source of the Tyne and explore the moorland and waterfalls of the North Pennines.

Inside the Rennington Scarecrow Festival

Gemma Hall finds out more about this fun bank holiday festival.

Craster, Howick Hall & beach circular walk

This Northumberland coastal walk has it all: woodland, historic gardens, beautiful beaches and a stop for afternoon tea!

Walking to Gibside from Tyneside

Gemma Hall takes a family-friendly walk through the Derwent Walk Country Park.

Rapper sword dancing. It’s not what you think.

Gemma Hall finds out more about this traditional form of dancing still popular in the North East.

What animals live in the valley?

Gemma Hall talks waders, wagtails and whaups. 

What have we done?

Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, reflects on the pros, cons and ultimate ambiguity surrounding cultural tourism.

Women in Travel: Interview with Jane Wilson-Howarth

We spoke to our resident medical expert Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth about her experience as a woman in travel. 

Ræst: what it is and why you should try it in the Faroe Islands

Our friends at KOKS Restaurant tell the story behind ræst, one of the most misunderstood aspects of Faroese culture.

Big Cat Festival: Meet the Speakers – John Rendall and Derek Cattani

2018 saw the publication of John Rendall and Derek Cattani’s Christian the Lion: The Illustrated Legacy. At this years Big Cat Festival they’ll be talking to Adrian Phillips about Christian’s story, and will introduce us to some of the never before seen photos available in the book.