June in Review June has been a busy month at Bradt, with new books hitting the shelves, fresh features landing on the website and the countdown continuing to our Photographing the British Isles Competition deadline... We marked World Environment Day by exploring the positive impact that Slow Travel can have on both travellers and the places they visit. From there, we looked further ahead, imagining what travel could look like in 50 years if sustainability remains at the heart of how we...
9 days ago • 2 min read
A quick apology if you're receiving this newsletter for the second time. Due to a technical issue, the links in yesterday's email weren't working as intended. We've fixed the problem and are resending it today so you can explore all of this week's travel inspiration without interruption! Thank you for your patience. *** Hello! This week, we're celebrating three new guidebook publications with a trio of articles on the blog! Whether you're looking for the very best things to do in Seville,...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hello! This week, we're in the mood to celebrate the lovely place we call home. It's no secret that we're big fans of the British Isles – our ever-growing Slow Travel series is proof of that – but a reminder that there's plenty to discover on our doorstep never hurts. Whether it's a dog-friendly weekend in Oxford, an active escape on the Isle of Wight, a week spent exploring County Durham or a road trip along Yorkshire's Heritage Coast, these islands are full of memorable adventures waiting...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hello! 5th June marked World Environment Day, the United Nations' annual campaign encouraging action to protect our planet and its natural resources. It's a cause that's particularly close to our hearts here at Bradt. As a travel publishing house, we're fortunate to spend our days sharing some of the world's most remarkable places. But with that comes a responsibility to help protect them. We believe travel can be a force for good when it's done thoughtfully - supporting local communities,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
May in Review This month, we published our brand-new guide to the Isle of Wight, shining a light on one of Britain’s most charming island escapes. Over on the website, we also explored some of the very best things to do on the island, from coastal walks and wild swimming spots to its rich history and wildlife. The app continues to grow, too, with our guide to Ghana the latest title to drop - and more are on the way. We’ve also started receiving entries to our photography competition...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
In this issue of The Inside Track, Hilary Bradt reflects on how a reluctant hiker became a lifelong walker after an epiphany in the Andes more than 50 years ago. From South America’s mountain paths to Britain’s coastal trails, she considers the pleasures of slow travel - and why walking ever more slowly can be one of life’s greatest joys. *** A bit over 53 years ago I was in the Boston outdoor store, LL Bean, buying a rather large backpack. My new husband, George, assumed I had acquiesced and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello! After a long stretch of grey skies, the UK has finally delivered a scorcher of a bank holiday weekend, and we hope you’ve been making the most of it! Whether you’ve been stretched out in the garden with some of our travel literature or simply daydreaming about where to head next from a sunny pub bench, this glorious weather has certainly put Britain’s charms back in the spotlight. From coastal rambles and wild swimming spots to slow-paced market towns and hidden rural retreats, a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
In this issue of The Inside Track, Hilary Bradt discusses a lifelong fascination with the natural world, beginning with the excitement of discovering birds’ nests as a child. From those early encounters grew a deeper interest in that would later inspire our very own series of wildlife guides... *** There is a current discussion on Radio 4 about which native animals should feature on our bank notes. I was listening to an enthusiastic proposal for a long-tailed tit – a tiny bird with a tail...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! A quick round-up of what’s new this week... As longtime friends of Wanderlust, we’re offering readers a full year (print + digital) subscription for just £5 - six issues of inspiring travel stories and photography from around the world. There’s still time to enter our free photography competition with William Gray and the Royal Photographic Society, celebrating the best images of the British Isles. Ghana has just landed on the Bradt App, bringing expert insight and inspiration straight...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read