Photography for a purpose: Bharat Patel

Bharat’s work helps him to document issues that are close to his heart.

The only way is slow: a life-changing trip in Chile’s Atacama Desert

I didn’t know anything about Slow Travel 15 years ago, but gently is the only way to do anything when above the 3,000m mark.

Burgas Wetlands: the birding Mecca

This area is attractive to birdwatchers all year round.

7 unusual things to do in Zurich

With an enviable lakeside location, Switzerland’s largest city has much to offer.

A true family Christmas pudding

Based in the Chilterns, this family-run pudding producer learned its tricks from Nanna.

Legends of the fell: Pony-walking in the Lake District

Six hours of solid rain and soggy feet did not dampen our enthusiasm for Tom Lloyd’s love of fell ponies.

The true tale behind classic comedy caper Whisky Galore!

It’s a story that has passed into common lore in the Outer Hebrides.

Who would write a travel guidebook in a pandemic? Lockdown in Tunisia

For Oscar Scafidi, the Bradt Guide to Tunisia has been no easy feat.

A walk in my home county: the Middlewood Way

Explore one of England’s ‘Walkers are Welcome’ towns on this delightful 2½-mile circular route. 

Recipe of the Week: Mrs Beeton’s Bakewell Pudding

Try your hand at baking a firm British family favourite with this vintage recipe from a classic household handbook.

Where to see the Big Five in Botswana

Botswana is without a doubt one of the world’s best safari destinations.

Climbing the Pico de São Tomé

São Tomé’s tallest mountain is no walk in the park.

A walk in my home county: Burrington Combe, Somerset

Take in the rich views along wooded valleys, open moorlands and dramatic gorges on this 5-mile walk.

The secrets of spomeniks: a window into Yugoslavia

These fantastical memorials serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost during the National Liberation Struggle.

St Helena: The secret of the South Atlantic

Photographer Mathias Falcone shares his favourite shots from one of the world’s most remote islands.