Five reasons to visit Belarus

With one foot still in its Soviet past, Belarus might not be the most obvious choice for travellers, but its isolation is at the heart of its appeal.

 

Europe’s autumn wildlife highlights

Autumn is an intense experience for wildlife-watching in Europe

In photos: Rwanda’s wildlife

With a range of habitats home to many different species, Rwanda’s wildlife-watching opportunities are diverse.

Paddling Britain: the best rivers and canals for paddleboarding

From the serene Lancaster Canal to the bustling Thames, Britain’s rivers are a wonder for the paddleboarder to explore.

Paddling Britain: the best coastal routes for paddleboarding

The British coastline is a vast expanse of different terrains, making it particularly attractive to paddlers, kayakers and canoers alike.

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.