Exploring France away from the crowds: a summer holiday in the Vendée

This French region has all the ingredients for a classic family holiday.

The best walking routes in Switzerland

Explore some of the most dramatic Swiss landscapes on foot with five of its top walks. 

Along the Via Emilia: exploring Italy’s most beautiful art towns

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

The best family days out in the Vendée, France

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

The most beautiful villages in Abruzzo

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

Remote tourism in the Faroe Islands

Their initiative allows visitors to explore their dramatic landscapes through the eyes of a local.

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.

Virtual safaris and Belarusian football

The Bradt guide to lockdown

The Light Fantastic

A major hazard in a travel writer’s life, as I have mentioned before, is the inescapable local ‘folkloric’ performance.

A window into the past: the best historical sights in Alentejo

From crumbling castles to preserved palaces, this region offers an extraordinary insight into Portugal’s rich past.

A taste of Portugal: the best food and drink in the Alentejo

Find out what not to miss on a food tour of this oft-overlooked Portuguese region

Thessaloníki’s museum district

Thessaloníki’s biggest museums, its university and fair are clustered just south of the city centre. Beginning at the esplanade in front of the White…

A walking tour of Bratislava’s Old Town

Discover the Slovakian capital on foot with our handy walking tour

The amusing, creepy or just plain weird: a tour of Bratislava’s statues

Bratislava is a city filled with fountains and statues – some poetic, some quirky, some reverential