The best things to do in Phrae, Thailand

Discover how this overlooked region brims with culture and creativity.

New Travel Writer of the Year – what are the judges looking for?

The best writers grab your attention so subtly that you are beguiled without being aware of it.

García Márquez, The Liberator and me: a journey to Mompox

Ben Box travels around Colombia to explore the impact of the landscape on García Márquez’s works and relationships

The Dodecanese dream: Q&A with Jennifer Barclay

Jennifer Barclay discusses the inspiration for her new book and why she moved to the Greek island of Tilos.

The joys (sometimes) of isolation: the deserted places of the Dodecanese

Jennifer Barclay reflects upon life in this remote Greek archipelago.

Why enter travel writing competitions?

Author Jonathan Lorie shares his tips on getting into travel writing and entering competitions. 

An expert’s advice – Isabel Choat

We ask travel editor Isabel Choat for her top tips for pitching stories to newspapers. 

An expert’s advice – Michael Turtle

We chat to travel blogger Michael Turtle about his advice for getting into travel writing.

What have we done?

Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, reflects on the pros, cons and ultimate ambiguity surrounding cultural tourism.

The Lost Kingdom of Navarre

Once a proud European kingdom and a former haunt of Hemingway, Navarre still has plenty to offer curious visitors.

Finding Gobi

In 2016, ultra runner Dion Leonard was racing in the Gobi Desert when a stray dog followed him and changed both of their lives forever. 

Impenetrable

Dom Tulett travelled to Uganda as part of his prize for winning the 2016 Bradt New Travel Writer of the Year award. This is Dom’s account of that unforgettable trip.

When the Ice Melts

In this extract from her contribution to our Roam Alone anthology Suzy Pope finds herself travelling solo in the freezing Mongolian winter after a friend bails on their trip.

Finding Freedom

Hannah Stuart-Leach was the very definition of a reluctant solo traveller. In this extract from her contribution to Roam Alone she explains the best way to combat travel anxiety.

My Daughter’s Laugh

Winner of Bradt’s New Travel Writer of the Year competition 2016, tells the story of his first trip away from his daughter.