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.

Amerindian craft

Author Kirk Smock writes about traditional and non-traditional handicrafts produced by Amerindian communities in Guyana.

Memorials of the Vendée Wars

If you’re travelling to the Vendée and want to touch its identity, you need to unlock its dark history. A perfect way of doing so is by visiting these memorials to the bloody conflict.

Seven things to do in Svalbard

Add this remote archipelago to your bucket list.

Jerusalem’s holiest sites

At the crossroads of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem is home to some of the most important religious sites in the world. 

Seven reasons to visit the Vendée

Whether you want to sample unique cuisine, learn about local history or explore the great outdoors, the Vendée offers plenty for the visitor to enjoy. Here are seven reasons why the region should be on your travel list. 

From Swaziland to eSwatini

April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.

Ten unmissables of Vendean cuisine

If you’re a foodie, you need to travel to the Vendée! Here are ten local specialities you shouldn’t miss out on. 

Best churches in South Devon and Dartmoor

Our founder Hilary Bradt and Janice Booth, authors of Slow Travel: South Devon and Dartmoor, discuss their favourite churches from the region.

Best British churches

Some people go to church, others go to churches.

The best wildlife opportunities in Antarctica

Wildlife expert Tony Soper chooses his favourite wildlife-watching opportunities in Antarctica.

Our favourite UNESCO-listed towns

We take a look at some of the most beautiful UNESCO towns around the world. 

Five reasons to visit Suffolk

Abundant in picturesque towns, magnificent country walks and a beautiful coastline, Suffolk has plenty of areas to explore.