Women in Travel: a personal view from Hilary Bradt

Hilary Bradt to ponders the changes she’s seen over the past half century, not just in travel, but in the way women are seen and see themselves.

Getting outdoors in Exmoor

A melting pot of landscapes and history, Exmoor is ripe for outdoor exploration. 

Confessions of a tour leader: inside my Madagascar diary

‘There are three of them in the bathroom! One is spread-eagled across the sink!’

The Birth of Bradt

How one evening in London changed everything.

An appetite for discomfort verging on the Gothic

Hilary Bradt talks to Dervla Murphy and Dervla’s daughter Rachel

A potted history of Bradt, Part Three

Hilary looks back at the 1980s – a decade of map deals, learned lessons and long nights creating guidebooks by hand.

The best hotels in North and Mid Devon

From luxury accommodations to simple family-style boutiques.

Bluebells in East Devon

Who can resist a lush carpet of bluebells? Here’s where to find them in East Devon.

The joy of armchair travelling: our travel anthologies

The perfect antidote to help soothe your itchy feet.

Remembering Dervla Murphy

A tribute to a great travel writer and a special friend for 40 years

International Women’s Day – celebrating Dervla Murphy

Hilary Bradt celebrates IWD with this piece about her friend Dervla, who is being awarded the BGTW’s highest accolade

A potted history of Bradt, Part One

How did a young adventurer happen to found what would become the world’s leading independent guidebook publisher?

The best self-catering accommodation in North and Mid Devon

From nature reserves to converted manor houses.

Seeing stars: a night-time visit to Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve

Hilary Bradt goes stargazing with expert Seb Jay.

Paradise (soon to be) lost? Our quest to publish a guide to Socotra

Help to fund the first guidebook and save this special island.