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“One location left me utterly spellbound”: Scott Bennett

Our Photographer of the Month, an underwater photography expert, shares his best shots from across the globe.

The importance of trust in travel

Rachel started travelling with her mum, the inimitable Dervla Murphy, at the age of just four

The Registan

Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world’s greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture

Uzbekistan: beyond the Silk Road

Beyond the striking mosques, mausoleums and madrasas, Uzbekistan has plenty more to offer

Shoebill

The story of the shoebill, Africa’s most elusive bird

The story of the shoebill, one of Africa’s most elusive birds.

In conversation with Maria Pieri

Maria Pieri from National Geographic Traveller (UK) talks us through the highs and lows of travelling with kids and the current trends in family travel

The Calais region – an overlooked family gem

This often-overlooked area of northern France is a fantastic place for a family holiday

An appetite for discomfort verging on the Gothic

Hilary Bradt talks to Dervla Murphy and Dervla’s daughter Rachel

Best monasteries in Ladakh

From towering Maitreya Buddhas to beautiful medieval frescoes, Ladakh’s abundance of monasteries boast plenty of hidden treasures

Spitzkoppe Mountain Range, A Secret in Namibia

An insight into one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets