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Hello hello! So, how are you this week? Here at Bradt, our strapline is Travel taken seriously and I've been thinking this week about what that really means. I think there's a danger to think that it means life taken seriously, which could either mean a joyless existence or perhaps a focused, fulfilled, and fun one depending on your point of view. With travel, I'd like to think that it means the following:
Some of these points are easier to see. For example, we're a UK based company and have a whole series of titles on Slow Travel in the UK. When it comes to far flung destinations, over 70% of our city, region and country guides still have no direct competition from other publishers. We have the Travel Club to help people plan their travels and find discounted deals. And our travel literature series brings stories from around the world to those of us at home. We aim to be conscientious travellers and to promote sustainable travel (with articles like this one) but I'm well aware that that's a work in progress with plenty more to do. in the meantime, I'm curious. What do you think Travel taken seriously means to you? Cheers, Abi PS - Next week is the biggest sale of the year as Black Friday hoves into view. As a cherished email subscriber, you'll be the first to know. So get planning your wishlist now! See our whole catalogue for inspiration.β β A remarkable destination, Iceland is packed full of incredible natural wonders and extraordinary experiences, many unique to this island nation. Where else in the world can you delve into the heart of a magma chamber, float in a secret lagoon and mingle with whales, all in one day? Hereβs our pick of authentic experiences that encapsulate the wonder, and at times quirkiness, of Iceland. | Ad OUT NOW: World War I BattlefieldsThoroughly updated for this new third edition, World War I Battlefields remains the only compact practical travel guide to cover both French and Belgian battlefield sites involved in one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. The 2014-18 centenary of the First World War was a huge catalyst for battlefield tourism, leading to a proliferation of innovative new museums, memorials, commemorative trails, statues and more β which are comprehensively covered in this update. Co-authored by two award-winning travel writers, this lightweight and pocket-friendly guidebook is perfect for visitors. It covers all the main sites, memorials and museums of the entire Western Front alongside practical information such as travelling there and getting around, and how to book the best guided tours. For history buffs, those on battlefield tours, relatives of those who fought, school groups or students, there is no better companion when visiting Great War sites in Belgium and France than this. β
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