The Island is large enough to lose yourself on, but small enough for this not to matter: just keep walking and that creek you amble along will eventually wind its way to a village pub or, failing that, another slice of a part of the world that is easy on the eye. Mark Rowe author…
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Take your travels slowly through Kent and you’ll be amazed how much there is to discover, enjoy and savour. Simon Richmond author of Slow Travel: Kent Why travel to Kent Kent is a county for all seasons. In spring, lie on a picnic blanket beneath frothy clouds of cherry and apple blossoms in the orchards…
Accommodation in Kent The following places to stay have been chosen for their unique character, location, hospitality and for generally standing out from the crowd. With a handful of exceptions, they are neither the most expensive of places, nor are they part of a large chain. Booking sites Good local accommodation booking sites offering superior…
Devon’s most westerly settlement, Hartland has a long history. It was a gift from King Alfred to his son Edward, and passed down a line of kings until Canute and eventually William the Conqueror. Seven hundred years later, however, it was described by W G Maton as having ‘an air of poverty that depresses it…
For if nothing else, southwest France is indeed a fine place to hear yourself think. The great wine helps, of course, and the delicious regional cuisine puts your digestion in harmony with the universe. Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, authors of Dordogne & Lot: the Bradt Guide France is one of our hot destinations for…
One of the myths of Western Australia is that it is inaccessible – that to do a trip here justice, you need a massive 4×4, a month off work, and a whole lot of money. But this is all completely untrue. Scott Dareff, author of Western Australia: the Bradt Guide Western Australia is full of…
“Karakalpakstan’s history and traditions are strong, but they are a foundation for development rather than tying people down to the past (…) What you will find time and again in Karakalpakstan is that people surprise you in wonderful ways, and whatever challenges they face, natural or manmade, they respond with creativity, determination and resilience.” Sophie…
Newcastle and around Jesmond (a residential suburb of Newcastle and connected to Newcastle city centre by the Metro) is crammed with mid-range and budget B&Bs, particularly on Osborne Road, making this a popular choice with some visitors, but keep in mind that the bars below many of the hotels and guesthouses can be rowdy during…
2025 is the Year for Latin America Over one hundred years ago, the South American Handbook came to life. Now, in 2025, we’re celebrating that milestone with a festival, a travel writing anthology and, of course, we couldn’t forget the original handbook itself. Here’s how you can join us. Our Latin America Titles Everything you…