Bradt Travel Guides

Wondering where to take photos in Britain? This selection of spectacular spots from author and photographer Will Gray has you covered. I spent two years researching my guide to Photography Weekends Britain, travelling the length and breadth of Britain to capture every image you’ll find in its pages and in this article.

Wondering where to go in Northern Ireland? This round-up of top sights and travel tips showcases the best the country has to offer. After many years of being covered only by all-Ireland guidebooks and by thin volumes cut out of them, it’s high time that Northern Ireland had its moment in the spotlight. But where exactly should you go?

Discover how to get off the beaten track in Istanbul by exploring hidden neighbourhoods, lesser-known markets and local hangouts far from the city’s busiest tourist sights. There is a version of Istanbul that most visitors never see.

Looking for the best train rides in the USA? Enjoy this curated selection of scenic rail journeys showcasing some of the country’s most impressive landscapes. Ever since they came on the scene, American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs, scandals, films and legends. From the Grand Canyon Railway to the Alaska Railroad, their rugged charm sets them apart from more mundane means of transport and their ecological soundness is again in fashion.

What is it like to travel Afghanistan? Here’s exactly what to expect when visiting this landlocked, mountainous country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. To the first-time visitor, Afghanistan feels at once familiar and utterly alien. It is a place many people think they know, thanks to the nightly news, social media or the headlines of the last four decades.

Isle of Wight Slow Travel guide. Expert local insights and holiday advice featuring walking, wildlife, birdwatching, accommodation, restaurants, beaches, local food and festivals. Wide-ranging coverage includes Tennyson Down, Sandown Bay, Ryde, Newport, Cowes, Farringford, Compton Down, Bembridge, Ventnor, fossil-hunting and St Catherine’s Oratory.

The following four stories are the shortlisted entries in our 2026 New Travel Writer of the Year Competition. The winner will be announced at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards ceremony in March. In alphabetical order… Three girls walk into a Mexican restaurant in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It might not sound like a prime spot for an authentic burrito, but after four months of living in Kazakhstan, a generously-seasoned respite from the delicate taste of boiled horse meat was sorely needed.

Considering walking the Camino de Santiago? Here’s why it’s good for the soul. Trekking holidays that follow different routes of the Camino trail are becoming more and more popular. There’s the promise of dramatic scenery, good food and the physical challenge of long-distance walking. But – in an age of tablets and smartphones – the trail offers the chance too for a digital detox.

Including Pyrénées-Orientales Catalunya and Barcelona travel guide. Published:  19th Dec 2025 Edition:  1 Number of pages:  384 Format AvailableQuantityPrice Paperback ISBN: 9781804693087 Spain * France: Catalunya & Barcelona quantity £15.99 ebook Glassboxx SKU: 9781804694039 Spain * France: Catalunya & Barcelona (ebook) quantity £12.99 The new Bradt Catalunya & Barcelona Guidebook.

Looking for some interesting facts about Madagascar? Enjoy this fascinating collection of trivia about east Africa’s most beautiful island nation. Madagascar is a jewel of the Indian Ocean, shimmering with unique biodiversity and a rich cultural heritage. From its towering baobab trees, to its playful lemurs and gorgeous national parks, the Great Red Island – an ode to the permanently reddish tint of its bare earth – offers plenty of experiences that captivate and intrigue.