Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, 1969–73

Machu Picchu had been Hilary Bradt’s goal ever since seeing a black-and-white photo of the ruins, swathed in cloud. 

Interview with Ash Dykes

We chat to Ash Dykes, the explorer and expeditioner who has recently become the first man to walk the length of Madagascar. He tells us about how he prepares for his trips, why he chose Madagascar and how not knowing Malagasy saved the life of his guide. 

The Peloponnese: Greece’s hidden gem

Leading tour operator Sunvil reveal the Peloponnese, Greece’s hidden gem.

Interview with Andy Bostock

To celebrate the release of the new edition of our Greece: The Peloponnese guidebook, we chat to author Andy Bostock about he first stumbled on the peninsula and his tips for those visiting. 

Haddon Hall Chapel and the three skeletons

Haddon Hall guide Gill Shimwell tells the story of the chapel’s three skeletons.

Circular walk from Grindleford to Hathersage

Helen Moat takes us on a sylvan and tranquil route along the River Derwent.

North Shropshire sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in north Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

Oswestry & northwest Shropshire

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in Oswestry and northwest Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

Shrewsbury & mid-Shropshire sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in Shrewsbury and mid-Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

Ironbridge Gorge & The Wrekin sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options near Ironbridge Gorge and the Wrekin: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

Southeast Shropshire sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in southeast Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

South Shropshire sleeps

Here is just a selection of accommodation options in south Shropshire: welcoming, heartwarming and occasionally quirky places to base yourself for a Slow adventure.

The Slow Food Movement

To celebrate the publication of three new titles in our new Slow Travel series, we chat to Shane Holland, the CEO of Slow Food UK, an organisation that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to the community and environment. 

Tasty bits in Shropshire

Author Marie Kreft made many food and drink discoveries while exploring Shropshire.

Shropshire fidget pie

The delicious fidget pie, filled with gammon, onion and cider, has experienced a revival in recent years.