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My exhortation is simple: do what the locals do, and you are bound to be smitten by the Basque Country and Navarre. Murray Stewart, author of The Basque Country and Navarre: the Bradt Guide The Basque Country, spanning the French–Spanish border, is home to one of Europe’s oldest and strongest cultures. And Navarre, once a proud…
There are things about Liguria that are totally unique. People still speak dialect and eat food only found in certain areas even within Liguria itself. Rosie Whitehouse, author of Liguria: the Bradt Guide Liguria – in northern Italy – overlooked by modern tourists, is a land of hilltop villages, picturesque ports, mouth-watering food and fascinating history.…
From breathtaking, ancient hilltop towns, a little ragged around the edges, to Neolithic caves, Roman ruins, and the best beaches in the country, Abruzzo is as surprising and rare a find as an Egyptian tomb in a scoured desert. Luciano Di Gregorio author of Abruzzo: The Bradt Guide Abruzzo offers travellers a holiday that is…
The real Transylvania, the land beyond the forest, is a place captured within the sheltering arc of the Carpathian Mountains. Its upland forests hold some of Europe’s most important populations of bears, wolves and lynx, while further down the hillsides its meadows, still cut by scythe, play host to a late spring pageant of glorious…
Muscat, which is on the northeast coast of Oman, lies on a trade route that is both regionally and internationally important, and has been for centuries. For thousands of years the Sea of Oman, which Muscat faces, was a route between the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia, Persia and northwest India and beyond. Today it is…
The Rustaq Loop is an inland circuit that travels via Nakhal, Ar Rustaq and Al Hazm, three of Oman’s finest forts. There are several magnificent wadis close to this route too. Each of the three major forts takes at least an hour to visit, so set aside a day, or ideally two, for the round…
Aimed at adventurous, possibly even eccentric, people of all ages and on all budgets, eastern Turkey really has something for everyone. Diana Darke author of Eastern Turkey: The Bradt Guide Even Turks themselves are only just starting to discover the beauties and mysteries of the eastern half of their own country. Little known and little…
Norfolk is the perfect place for Slow travel whether it is the county’s rich network of footpaths, exploring unspoiled villages by bicycle, drifting leisurely along its waterways or taking a ride on a heritage railway line. Laurence Mitchell, author of Slow Travel Norfolk I may not be a native but I have lived in Norfolk for…
Five million people come to Cornwall each year as visitors, and more ink has been spilt by writers attempting to capture the county than over any other part of Britain. Kirsty Fergusson, author of Slow Travel Cornwall: the Bradt Guide It doesn’t seem to matter whether you are a seasoned resident returning home after venturing ‘Up Country’…
One thing that strikes me about Dorset is how happy and proud people are to live here; they consider themselves lucky to dwell in this serene corner of England and are keen to preserve its landscapes and way of life. Alexandra Richards, author of Dorset: the Bradt Travel Guide Dorset lends itself to Slow travel – its quintessentially…
Take a hike through the Cheviot Hills, sample the fresh seafood at Craster, or catch the surf in Tynemouth Bay; whatever you choose, you’re never far from the region’s eclectic mixture of warm hospitality and solitude. Lovers of Slow travel need look no further than Northumberland, a region that you can savour at your own…
Breathe the fresh air scented with pine and relish the unspoilt nature; this is what west Sweden is all about. James Proctor, author of West Sweden: The Bradt Guide With miles of pristine coastline dotted with thousands of tiny islands, west Sweden offers visitors a chance to see nature at its wildest. Sample oysters and…
Get yourself out of the car, off the tarmac and under the skin of this wonderful place. You will feel cares and troubles drain away as you stride the fells, ride a steam train or snooze under canvas. Mike Bagshaw, author of Slow Travel Yorkshire Dales: the Bradt Guide It should come as no surprise…
The incredible beauty of the natural landscapes, the richness of the history and the warmth and diversity of the people get deep under your skin and linger in your mind long after you have had to leave. Sophie Ibbotson, author of Ladakh, Jammu & the Kashmir Valley: the Bradt Guide It may be a cliché, but…
Inhabited by over 200 indigenous tribes, and large populations of Chinese and Malay people, Borneo’s fascinating ethnic mix is as colourful as the weavings in the tribal handicrafts and dress. Tamara Thiessen, author of Borneo: the Bradt Guide Tropical jungles, remote rivers, orangutans, hornbills and headhunting history… The Southeast Asian island of Borneo is a…