Rwanda: beyond the gorillas

Discover Rwanda’s best kept travel secrets, from hiking Mount Bisoke to watching the stunning Intore dance performances.

A walking tour of Almaty

Discover what not to miss on a visit to Almaty with our walking tour of the city.

Five reasons to visit Tibet

Tibet is a land of extremes, embracing the wildest rivers, the deepest gorges and the highest peaks on earth.

Maraba Bourbon Gourmet Coffee

Rwanda’s Maraba Bourbon coffee is one of the country’s success stories.

Tibet’s natural wonders

Tibet’s extraordinary and remote natural landscape includes the world’s highest peak and the world’s deepest gorges.

Tibet’s most impressive temples and pilgrimage sites

There’s no better place to meet genuine Tibetan locals than at the region’s sacred sites.

Traditional life for the San

Author Chris McIntyre looks at the most studied social group on the planet.

Emilia-Romagna: a foodie paradise

Even within a country that is itself known worldwide for its popular cuisine, the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is famed for its delectable food.

What not to miss in Tbilisi

Boasting a delightful old town, a handful of Soviet relics and a vibrant alternative arts scene, Tbilisi is a city of contrasts, and one worth exploring. 

The incredible story of Kamageri’s Rock, Rwanda

Janice Booth recounts her version of this ancient tale.

The best community lodges in Guyana

The most memorable stays in Guyana are at community-run lodges that support local people and the environment – here are seven to add to your list. 

Five reasons to visit Georgia

Although one of Europe’s lesser-known countries, Georgia is also one of its most captivating. 

Towers and Tortellini: Taking a Bite of Bologna

It’s a world in itself, this pianeta porticata – ‘arcaded planet’, as the Bolognesi call their peculiar city. They like to be different, the Bolognesi.

Finding Gobi

In 2016, ultra runner Dion Leonard was racing in the Gobi Desert when a stray dog followed him and changed both of their lives forever. 

Banana republic

The banana is an integral feature of Rwandan life.