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The Travel Writer’s Bookshelf: books you won’t believe

Jonathan Lorie continues with his delve into the classic travel books on his shelf.

Northmoor Gin: Exmoor in a Bottle

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Taking the high road: Scotland’s North Coast 500

From mountain passes to whale-watching, these are our highlights of the already iconic driving route.

Blown away: Iceland’s natural wonders

A trip to Iceland is not complete until you see the unrivalled power of nature.

Dorset away from the coast: exploring the Blackmore Vale

This unspoilt region is dotted with charming, quintessentially English villages, many of which are built from warm, golden stone.

Walk of the Week: a scramble up Rueval, Benbecula

If you climb just one hill in the Outer Hebrides, this should be the one.

The best wet-weather activities in Devon

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.

King of cats: the best places to see lions

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

Hops, skip and a jump: the best breweries in Britain

From the organically certified to the stuff the monks used to drink, we’ve narrowed Britain’s many breweries down to the very best.