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Where is Socotra?

All you need to know about this little-known UNESCO-listed island.

Things to do in Devon in the rain

Hilary Bradt gives her tips on what to do on a rainy day in Devon.

The best places in Africa to see elephants

We've scoured the African continent to find the best places to see the magnificent and beloved elephant in the wild.

Which country has the most lions?

We've scoured the African continent for some of the best sites to get up close and personal with lions.

Seven stellar astronomical sites

Find out how the ancients of the world interpreted the sky in this roundup of some of the most fascinating astronomical sites.

How to walk Mount Edgcumbe

Park, wood, lake and cliff all feature in this pleasant walk through and around the Rame Peninsula's rolling Mount Edgcumbe estate.

The best beaches in Belgium: a holiday on the Flemish coast

Linger a while and you’ll find that the Belgian coast has a charm of its own.

The ultimate guide to Istria’s hill towns 

Enter a world of perfectly preserved medieval hill towns, hidden frescoes and heavenly food.

5 of the best walks in Northumberland

When it comes to walks, Northumberland has almost too much on offer.

The remotest of the remote: getting off-grid in the Faroe Islands

If you like your holidays really remote, then these are the islands for you.

A circular route from Walberswick, Suffolk

This circular walk explores a landscape that has attracted football stars and Impressionist painters alike.

The best beaches in Orkney and the Outer Hebrides

These Scottish island chains are home to some of the most spectacular sands in the UK.

Río Coco, Nicaragua, designated as first UNESCO Geopark in Central America

The Nicaraguan Geopark, in Madriz in the north of the country, is one of 15 new designations of significant sites across the world.

Why is Barbados called bim?

Portuguese explorer Pedro a Campos ‘discovered’ Barbados in 1536, and it was he who named the island Los Barbados, which means ‘the bearded ones’.

The best paddleboarding routes in England

Our favourite lesser-known SUP spots from around the country.

The best villages in Emilia Romagna

Discover some of the country's finest architecture along this Roman road.

The best wild swimming spots in South Devon

There are so many wild and watery places to explore along Devon rivers, estuaries and coastline.

Stunning small animals in Madagascar

Travel and wildlife photographer Daniel Austin shares the stories behind his incredible shots of Madagascar's miniature creatures

The best stately homes in Cheshire

The county is blessed when it comes to impressive manor houses.

Thing to do in the Vendée with kids

Home to Europe's best theme park, this region of France is ideal for a family holiday.

The new way to explore Tashkent: kayaking the Ankhor Canal

Now you can see the Uzbek capital in a new light.

The most beautiful villages in Abruzzo

Many of Abruzzo's villages are officially recognised as being among the most beautiful in Italy.

The most famous hills in England

Phoebe Smith picks five of her favourite small hills in England that all the family can enjoy.

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.

Race Across the World: an interview with Jen and Rob

We chat to the race's runners-up about the highs and lows of their journey.

10 of the best wetlands in the world

From Botswana to Brazil, we've picked our favourite wetlands from around the globe.

Otherworldly landscapes: the strangest places on earth

Photographer of the Month Nickolas Warner shares his favourite alien landscapes from his travels.

The Alphabet of Animals: V–Z

Mike Unwin shares some of his lockdown wildlife poems

Exploring Cheshire’s outdoor attractions

We take a tour of the county's lesser-known trails, nature reserves and forests.

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

Jennifer Barclay reflects upon life in this remote Greek archipelago.

A buoyan blan recipe from the Seychelles

Explore the culinary treats of the Seychelles with two flavourful recipes.

The best places to see turtles

From Cyprus to Cape Verde, these are the best places to view these beautiful and endangered creatures.

Road trips from Tunis: south into the Sahara

Join Oscar Scafidi on a journey through this lunar landscape while researching our first ever guidebook to the country.

Species in the Spotlight: nature’s ultimate hangers-on

Rather than avoiding sharks, remoras stick – literally – to their sides.

Maikos, monks and medicine men

We explore the world’s hidden cultures with Simon Urwin, our Photographer of the Month.

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.

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.

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 forests in the world

Covering even more of the world than our guidebooks, forests are ubiquitous but almost always different.

The best seafood destinations in the world

From the waters of Canada to the east coast of Africa, these are the ultimate destinations for seafood.

England’s most beautiful gardens

These are some of our favourite green spaces to wander in England.