Travelling paradise: two weeks in Mauritius

From white sand beaches to historic towns, Iona Grant explores the very best this island has to offer.

Why travel to Zanzibar?

Home to traditional coastal villages, excellent wildlife and some of the best dive sites in East Africa, Zanzibar is a paradise well worth visiting.

Getting ready for Rwanda: what to read, watch and do before you visit

Get to know Rwanda before you travel there.

The white-capped mountain: how climate change is impacting Mt Kenya

Geri Moore never expected to find a blizzard on the Equator.

From cocoa to coconuts: local produce in São Tomé and Príncipe

Businesses in São Tomé and Príncipe often place an emphasis on local, organic, produce.

Ancient relics: a selection of Africa’s most remarkable ruins

How many have you visited?

A world of roças: historic plantations on São Tomé & Príncipe

From coffee to cocoa, these estates provide a fascinating insight into the islands’ past and present.

Fabulously frenzied: welcome to Fez

Morocco’s cultural capital is utterly enchanting.

Worldly Appetites: St Helenian plo

Savour the tastes of St Helena with this recipe for the South Atlantic island’s classic comfort food.

Deserting paradise: the effect of Covid on tourism in Malawi

To Westerners, it may seem as if life in Malawi hasn’t changed much during the pandemic.

Appreciation for nature: Harry Randell

“Growing up on a farm has helped me appreciate the work people do in the less urban areas of the vastly different landscapes of southern Africa.”

In photos: a Tanzanian adventure

Exploring one of Africa’s most beautiful countries – without the tourists.

Who would write a travel guidebook in a pandemic? Lockdown in Tunisia

For Oscar Scafidi, the Bradt Guide to Tunisia has been no easy feat.

Climbing the Pico de São Tomé

São Tomé’s tallest mountain is no walk in the park.

A postcard from the end of the world: exploring St Helena

Photographer Scott Bennett shares his experiences of exploring and photographing this tiny island.