Our Photographing the British Isles competition has now closed, and we're looking forward to revealing the winners during an evening with William Gray at Stanfords Bookshop on 30th July.
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Libya rarely appears near the top of most travellers’ wish lists. Years of political instability have kept visitors away, and outside a handful of headlines, much of the country remains unfamiliar to the wider world.
That is a pity.
Few places in North Africa feel so untouched by tourism, and nowhere captures the appeal of Libya more clearly than Ghadames, an oasis town near the Algerian and Tunisian borders, around 600km west of Tripoli.
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Desert’, it rises unexpectedly from the Sahara in a cluster of whitewashed mud-brick buildings and palm groves. For more than a thousand years, caravans carrying gold, salt and textiles paused here on the trans-Saharan trade routes, turning Ghadames into one of the region’s great desert crossroads.
RJ Travel LLC offer small-group tours to Libya, including UNESCO-listed Ghadames. Explore ancient Berber streets, vast Saharan dunes, and experience a traditional Tuareg fire camp under the stars. Visa, Letter of Invitation, all permits, accommodation, transport and expert guides fully included. Book at least two months in advance. Prices start at £1187 pp.
From breathtaking landscapes and memorable wildlife encounters to travel photography that tells a story, William will share practical techniques, creative insights and experiences from behind the lens. He'll also talk about the making of his book and announce the winners of our Photographing the British Isles competition.
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It's that time of year again... For over 25 years, our New Travel Writer of the Year Competition has been seeking out and championing new writing talent. Previous winners and finalists in the competition have gone on to see their work published in newspapers, travel magazines and books. Once again part of the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards, the leading book trade awards for travel writers, this is an unrivalled opportunity for unpublished travel writers. THE THEME The theme for this...
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Hello! This week, we're celebrating the winners of our Photographing the British Isles Competition - a stunning collection of images that capture the wild spirit of these islands. Looking up instead? A partial solar eclipse will take place on 12th August, and our guide to solar eclipses has everything you need to know to give yourself the best chance of catching a glimpse safely. And if you're dreaming of your next adventure, don't miss our brand new article outlining the best things to do in...
