Awards galore!

Four Bradt authors have been nominated for prizes in a single week.

Down the Tiber Valley: Todi, Orvieto and Amelia

Umbria’s lush Tiber Valley is home to stunning vineyards, lovely churches, medieval towns and an array of unexpected oddities.

48 hours in Rijeka: Istria’s cultural capital

Home to grand Secessionist architecture, broad pedestrian streets and excellent restaurants, Rijeka is well-deserving of its reputation as Croatia’s cultural capital.

The real Jurassic Park

In the Canadian territory of Alberta, travellers will find themselves at the epicentre of dinosaur discoveries.

Hotel review: Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire

Thornbury Castle is the only Tudor castle hotel in the UK, boasting luxurious and in-keeping trappings, pretty garden vistas and memorable dining.

The coldest miles: a quest through Yukon

As part of the Bradt Travel-writing competition, Polly Evans depicts her incredible dog-sledding adventures in the bitter cold of Canada.

The real Garden of Eden: Oman’s Dhofar Mountains

A single valley on the edge of Arabia hides one of Oman’s most unexpected corners.

The dark skies of the Cambrian Mountains

Visit the Cambrian Mountains after dark and you’ll find that there’s always more to a destination than the dawn-to-dusk experience.

Cheese trains and glacier expresses: 7 of the best Swiss railway journeys

Sit back and watch the stunning landscapes of Switzerland from the comfort of your carriage with these seven unique train journeys. 

Cycling in Cornwall: the St Piran Trail

With its moorlands, wooded valleys, surfing beaches and fishing ports, this cycling route offers a classic cross-section of the Cornish countryside.

Photographing birds: A traveller’s guide

Wildlife journalist Mike Unwin shares his advice for getting the most out of your avian photography.

Alternative Tallinn: what to see in Kalamaja and Noblessner

Explore two of Tallinn’s most vibrant and creative districts.

The spookiest woods in Britain

An expert’s guide to the undeniably strange, supposedly supernatural and downright spooky woods of Britain.

The ‘porticoed planet’: Bologna’s arcades added to UNESCO Heritage List

Bologna’s streets are characterised by 70km of medieval porticoes, each unique in their own way.

The best woodland walks near London

An expert’s guide to the best national trails, lesser-known routes and walking adventures in the woods around London.