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Craster, Howick Hall & beach circular walk

This Northumberland coastal walk has it all: woodland, historic gardens, beautiful beaches and a stop for afternoon tea!

Walking to Gibside from Tyneside

Gemma Hall takes a family-friendly walk through the Derwent Walk Country Park.

Rapper sword dancing. It’s not what you think.

Gemma Hall finds out more about this traditional form of dancing still popular in the North East.

What animals live in the valley?

Gemma Hall talks waders, wagtails and whaups. 

Line of Baobab trees in Madagascar

What have we done?

Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, reflects on the pros, cons and ultimate ambiguity surrounding cultural tourism.

The quest to find the perfect yurt in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the yurt is a pivotal part of both the nation’s past and present.

The secret life of Exmoor ponies

Victoria Everleigh finds out more about these natives of the moors.

Are the Falkland Islands worth visiting?

From wildlife, history and culture to remote settlements where you can kick back and get away from it all, there’s something to pique everyone’s interest on the Falkland Islands. 

A guide to Ethiopian endemic animals

We take a look at some of Ethiopia’s most unusual animals. 

The hyena men of Harar

The hyena men are one of the most popular attractions in Harar.