Five reasons to visit Somaliland

Somaliland is a unique, strange and intriguing place that is seemingly worlds away from its Somali neighbours. 

What not to miss in Minsk

Here’s why you should consider this oft-overlooked eastern European capital for your next city break.

The best historic sights in Belarus

Belarus is a country with a rich and fascinating history, and its historic sights are some of its most impressive attractions. 

The best birdwatching sites in the world

Whether you are a novice or an avid birdwatcher, aviary spectacles can be amongst the greatest in the animal kingdom.

Lucy‘s story in pictures

Discover the trials and tribulations of a woman and her unexpected companion as they cycle from Turkey to Syria.

The best monasteries in Europe

From stunning landscapes to sites of historical and cultural importance, monasteries provide a wealth of interest for the avid traveller.

The Hunters Who Helped

In an extract from Me, My Bike and a Street Dog Called Lucy, Ishbel Holmes details her encounter with a group of hunters in Yenice, Turkey.

An Encounter on the Road

In this extract from Me, My Bike and a Street Dog Called Lucy, Ishbel recalls an encounter with a local Turkish woman.

Arrival at Hatay, on the Syrian Border

In an extract from Me, My Bike and a Street Dog Called Lucy, Ishbel Holmes describes her arrival at the Syrian border.

When Ishbel met Lucy

In an extract from Me, My Bike and a Street Dog Called Lucy, Ishbel Holmes talks about finding Lucy for the first time. 

Rwanda: beyond the gorillas

Discover Rwanda’s best kept travel secrets, from hiking Mount Bisoke to watching the stunning Intore dance performances.

Gorilla tourism in Rwanda

Put crudely, while tourism is probably integral to the survival of the mountain gorilla, the survival of the mountain gorilla is certainly integral to the growth of Rwanda’s tourist industry. 

A walking tour of Almaty

Discover what not to miss on a visit to Almaty with our walking tour of the city.

Six reasons to visit Kazakhstan

Stretching from Tian Shan’s snow-capped peaks across expanses of steppe to the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan has much to offer.

Five reasons to visit Tibet

Tibet is a land of extremes, embracing the wildest rivers, the deepest gorges and the highest peaks on earth.