A Slow day in Exeter

As cities go, Exeter is perfect for Slow travel. 

Hilary Bradt – reluctant solo traveller

Our founder, Hilary Bradt, recalls her first experiences of travelling solo. 

Madagascar’s famadihana – the turning of the bones

Visitors to Madagascar shouldn’t miss this ceremony

Janet’s 40 years at Bradt

1977: WANTED A local publisher is looking for someone to work 2-3 hours a week to help with typing and occasional packing of parcels. 

Best British churches

Some people go to church, others go to churches.

Best churches in South Devon and Dartmoor

Our founder Hilary Bradt and Janice Booth, authors of Slow Travel: South Devon and Dartmoor, discuss their favourite churches from the region.

The secret life of Exmoor ponies

Victoria Everleigh finds out more about these natives of the moors.

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

Hilary Bradt inducted into the LATA Hall of Fame

In March 2019 our founder Hilary Bradt was inducted into the LATA Hall of Fame at a special event at the House of Commons. 

An appetite for discomfort verging on the Gothic

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

The importance of trust in travel

Rachel started travelling with her mum, the inimitable Dervla Murphy, at the age of just four

Where to find the best bluebells in East Devon

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

The best Exmoor picnic spots

Whether you are looking for a bench with a view or a grassy meadow with a stream, you can find it on Exmoor.

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 places to see lemurs in Madagascar

Lemurs are the poster children of Madagascar – here is a list of the best places to see them.