Campo Ligure – the filigree capital

Campo Ligure is the only remaining centre for filigree, the art of twisting threads of gold and silver.

The Secrets of the Genoa Silk Road

Author Rosie Whitehouse takes a tour of Genoa’s silk merchants.

Why nature in North Korea stands out

North Korea is a country of great natural beauty. 

Are the Falkland Islands worth visiting?

From wildlife, history and culture to remote settlements where you can kick back and get away from it all, there’s something to pique everyone’s interest on the Falkland Islands. 

The meaning behind Armenia’s khachkars

Learn more about khachkars, one of Armenia’s most important and conspicuous architectural features. 

A guide to Ethiopian endemic animals

We take a look at some of Ethiopia’s most unusual animals. 

Echternach: Luxembourg’s hopping mad procession

You take a step to the left… and then a step to the riight. 

The hyena men of Harar

The hyena men are one of the most popular attractions in Harar. 

The Circuito de Oro

The Circuito de Oro is a must-see for any visitor to Paraguay.

Five reasons to visit Paraguay

From the rolling fields of the campo to the craft towns of the Circuito de Oro, Paraguay is a place of great contrasts.

Five reasons to visit Belarus

With one foot still in its Soviet past, Belarus might not be the most obvious choice for travellers, but its isolation is at the heart of its appeal.

 

The best rivers and canals for paddleboarding

From the serene Lancaster Canal to the bustling Thames, Britain’s rivers are a wonder for the paddleboarder to explore.

The best beaches for paddleboarding

The British coastline is a vast expanse of different terrains, making it particularly attractive to paddlers, kayakers and canoers alike.

Five reasons to visit Somaliland

Somaliland is a unique, strange and intriguing place that is seemingly worlds away from its Somali neighbours. 

What not to miss in Minsk

Here’s why you should consider this oft-overlooked eastern European capital for your next city break.