Books published by Bradt Travel Guides

Wilderness Weekends Guide - Travel information and expert holiday advice on the best wild camping destinations in Britain, detailed maps, practical tips and routes. Featuring 26 wild camping sites in England, Wales and Scotland chosen for their dramatic locations, what to bring and when to visit, wildlife guides, natural history and camping advice.

Open to the Western world since 1990, the ´Land of Blue Sky´ is one of the few places on earth where travellers can tread on undiscovered ground and explore with a true sense of adventure. Homeland of the greatest conqueror of all time, Genghis Khan, vast tracts can be discovered on horse or camel, or in the comfort of a four-wheel drive. Written by Mongolian expert, Jane Blunden, this updated guide highlights its culture and customs, including the deel, the colourful national dress, herding rules and customs, Mongolian throat singing and Naadam, the annual celebration of wrestling, archery and horse-riding. For visitors keen to sample the unique pleasures of staying with nomads, she also explains how and where to experience the traditional lifestyle of a Mongolian ger. The guide offers tips on riding and biking tours, winter dog sledding and summer yoga camps and provides in-depth information on national parks and conservation.

Madagascar: the Eighth Continent - Holiday reads and travel literature by Peter Tyson featuring cutting-edge science and conservation, endemic flora and fauna. This narrative explores the biodiversity of island wildlife, habitats, Malagasy cultural history and festivals, includes a details on pygmy hippo, lemurs, chameleons, aye ayes and baobabs.

Tanzania Safari Guide - Advice and expert holiday tips on everything from Dar es Salaam highlights and accommodation to safari itineraries and wildlife tracking. This guide also covers suggested routes, safari camps, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, walking tours and guides, natural history and culture.

An anthology of writings from John Blashford-Snell, one of the world's greatest living adventurers and explorers, featuring highlights from the hundred or so expeditions he has organized and led, in Africa, Asia and the Americas.

The Taverna by the Sea ¿ an enchanting travel memoir about a once-in-a-lifetime experience of running a Greek beach taverna for an event-filled summer. From a best-selling writer, this rare account of life on the rugged Aegean island of Karpathos is a light, engaging and amusing read, infused with messages about trusting instincts and taking risks.

A lip-smacking, full colour collection of evocative recipes combined with reminiscences and anecdotes from over four decades of South American travel from writer and food enthusiast, Ben Box, author of the classic travel bible, the South American Handbook.''It''s one thing to sit down in a restaurant overlooking the Plaza in Cuzco or at a seafood shack beside a Brazilian beach, but quite another to learn how to prepare the food yourself and serve it to friends in your home country'' says Ben. ''This book will show you how to bring back your own memories of the flavours and aromas of South America. Recipes are interspersed with culinary history, tips and tales from the road, all designed to cast the dishes in the context of a continent overflowing with irresistible temptations, from the versatility of the corn kernel to the coolest cocktail.''Join Ben in his tour of one of the world''s most gastronomically exciting areas as he presents his favourite recipes country by country, from Venezuela and the Guianas in the north down to Argentina. His selection includes iconic South American dishes and drinks, ingredients from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, from the Amazon and the Andes, sizzling street food, tried and tested practical recipes, different gastronomic trends, and details of how to make arepas, chimichurri, caipirinha, pepper pot and other South American favourites. Ben says: ''Whether you''ve been to South America or are thinking of going, or even if you''ve never contemplated it but are a confirmed foodie, you''ll love losing yourself in the medley of flavours from this mouth-watering, palate-tingling continent.''

Western Australia travel guide - expert holiday information and travel tips on everything from Perth sights, hotels and restaurants to Outback travel, beaches, natural history and road trips. Includes Karijini and Purnululu national parks, Ningaloo Reef, Mount Augustus, Margaret River wine region, Kalgoorlie and the goldfields and Aboriginal Art.

WINNER - TRAVEL NARRATIVE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 (British Guild of Travel Writers)My Family and Other Enemies is part travelogue, part memoir that dives into the hinterland of Croatia. Mary Novakovich explores her ongoing relationship with the region of Lika in central Croatia, where her parents were born.. ''Lika is little known to most travellers - apart from Plitvice Lakes National Park and the birthplace of Nikola Tesla,'' she says. ''It''s a region of wild beauty that has been battered by centuries of conflict. Used as a buffer zone between the Habsburg and Ottoman empires for hundreds of years, Lika became a land of war and warriors. And when Yugoslavia started to disintegrate in 1991, it was here where some of the first shots were fired.''Shipped off to Lika as a child during the supposedly golden years of Tito to stay with relatives she barely knew, Novakovich has been revisiting Croatia ever since, researching the story of her family''s often harrowing life: in 1941 her aunt was the only survivor of Serbs massacred by Croatian fascists; and her mother saved her grandmother from being buried alive when she was thought to be dead from typhus.Amidst adversity there is resilience and laughter, too, with plenty of light to balance the shade. Eccentric and entertaining characters abound, showing typically sardonic Balkan humour. And, this being the Balkans, much of daily life revolves around food, which features prominently. Throughout, aspects of Croatian history that relate to Lika are woven into the narrative to give the story some much-needed context. And in recounting her own family''s tumultuous history, Novakovich opens up a world that is little known outside the Balkans, telling the stories of people whose experiences weren''t widely reported at the time, when the devastation in Croatia was superseded by the Bosnian conflict and media attention moved elsewhere.

History and heritage are among Britain''s greatest passions. Travel writers and historians Helen and Neil Matthews have selected 52 places that are wonderful examples of natural, architectural, industrial or cultural heritage. Some are neglected or under-rated and deserve more attention. Others are famous locations waiting to be enjoyed from new perspectives. Heritage Weekends is here to help you explore and indulge your passion for Britain''s past: from the Prehistoric era, through ancient, medieval, Tudor, Regency and Victorian times to the 20th century. With their inspirational guide you''ll meet some of our greatest creative geniuses, monarchs and heroes, eccentrics and legends, giants and saints. And you''ll find everything from the world''s most famous map to a vision of Hell!As well as detailed descriptions of the sites, Heritage Weekends includes suggested itineraries, directions and top tips for accommodation and eating out. England, Wales, Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man are all covered, with weekends divided into in-depth and shorter entries. All weekends include detailed information on how to get there, as well as suggestions for further places to visit if you have time to spare. From St Albans'' Roman remains at Verulamium to Avebury''s stone circle, Windsor Castle to York''s Jorvik Centre, Shakespeare''s Stratford-upon-Avon to the Neolithic sights of Orkney, there''s more than enough to entice, stimulate and entertain. Chester''s impressive city walls are also included, as is Portmeirion, the war tunnels and underground hospital on Jersey, and Margate''s mysterious Shell Grotto. Literary buffs can explore Jane Austen''s Bath or visit the home of Sir Walter Scott at romantic Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders. Ideal for all the family, whatever your interest, Bradt''s Heritage Weekends lets you create your own magical tour of Britain.

Dordogne, Lot, Bordeaux and Toulouse travel guide - tips and expert advice on where to go, stay and eat, and what to do. Includes Gironde, northern Périgord, the Vézÿre Valley, the Dordogne Quercynoise, Lot-et-Garonne and Tarn-et-Garonne. Wine, truffles, walking, kayaking, villages, Romanesque churches and Cap Ferrrat beaches are all covered.

A new updated version of the celebrated 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by the renowned late ornithologist Bryan Nelson, with additional, previously unpublished reminiscences and lively and irreverent memories from his wife June. This timely reissue breathes new life into a classic work of natural history that will appeal to bird-lovers and Galapagos-lovers alike. It is as memorable for its groundbreaking descriptions of Galapagos wildlife as for June's naked appearance in the News of the World accompanied by a quote from the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1964 the late Bryan Nelson, a zoologist, and his wife June spent a year living on two uninhabited, waterless Galapagos islands studying the three species of booby ('we couldn't resist also studying the great frigatebird and waved albatross, too' says June). Bryan's book, Galapagos: Islands of Birds was published in 1968 and, although by necessity a scientific study, his light touch and the extraordinary hardships and delights of living in total isolation with no means of rescue should things go wrong, make it an exceptionally good read. Now, nearly 60 years later, June Nelson has extracted the story of that extraordinary year and complemented it with her own recollections. The couple's research and findings remain relevant and interesting, so plenty of wildlife descriptions are retained, but it is the mischievous mocking birds and friendly sea lions which will captivate the reader as much as the famous blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses. At the end of their stay on Hood, when their clothes were literally in tatters and they went barefoot, they had news of the imminent visit of The Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia. June's description of this visit and their lunch on board with Prince Philip, make a surreal ending to a year of deteriorating food: 'Now our flour had around 50 maggots or beetles per pound... Dried beans would have three or four beetles per bean.. In spaghetti a black shadow meal.

Britain's Sacred Places: a guide to ancient and modern sites that stir the soul - travel guide covering places of religious and secular pilgrimage in England, Wales and Scotland, from Westminster Abbey to Iona, Twickenham stadium to the Orkneys, including Buddhist temples, Stonehenge, Freddie Mercury's home and Princess Diana's statue.

Slow Kent travel guide - holiday advice and tourist information covering history, walking, wildlife, gardens, family holidays, country houses, accommodation, restaurants, food, vineyards and festivals. Thorough coverage, including Canterbury, Dover, the White Cliffs, Dungeness, Sissinghurst, Folkestone and Faversham.

A brand new title, part of Bradt's award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions, offering the most in-depth coverage available to north and mid Devon, arguably the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in southwest Britain. With area-by-area coverage, from around Clovelly and the Cornish border in the north to mid-Devon's Exe valley and Tarka railway line, it is packed with suggestions for where to go and what to do, including plenty of outdoor activities such as horse-riding, coasteering, walking and cycling. Interesting places to stay and eat are detailed, as are festivals, local customs and traditions, historical aspects, anecdotes, gardens, National Trust properties and where to go star-gazing beneath the region's Dark Skies. North Devon has a unique blend of wild rugged coastline, deep river valleys, heather-covered moorland, family-friendly sandy beaches, great surfing and enchanting villages. While the car-free village of Clovelly provides a glimpse of Devon as it was 100 years ago, north Devon is also one of the country's leading centres for coasteering. Mid Devon is the least touristy part of the southwest - truly Slow Devon. The towns still hold weekly pannier markets and the pubs are full of locals discussing the price of sheep and ruby red cattle. People still walk, ride and cycle as part of their lives and visitors are always struck by the region's diversity: the wonderful views, the range of wildlife and the clarity of the night skies. Join veteran traveller, author and Devon resident Hilary Bradt, and her fellow long-term travellers and Devon residents Gill and Alistair Campbell, to discover in this unique guide exactly what it is that makes this beguiling region so special. From Lundy Island to the haunted village of Lapford, and from the extraordinary Fairground Heritage Centre to the War Horse Museum, Bradt's Slow Mid and North Devon has everything you need for a perfect trip.

Dog-Friendly Weekends, written by Lottie Gross, is a must-read for all dog owners and dog lovers. Published in 2022 by Bradt Travel Guides, this book is a delightful addition to the travel genre. Lottie Gross, an acclaimed author, offers a unique perspective on planning weekends with your furry friends. The book is filled with detailed itineraries, beautiful photographs, and insider tips on the best dog-friendly locations. Whether you're planning a city break or a countryside getaway, this book ensures your dog will have as much fun as you do. Don't miss out on this 2022 publication from Bradt Travel Guides, a publisher renowned for their comprehensive and insightful travel guides.

Slow Isle of Wight travel guide - holiday advice and tourist information covering walking, wildlife, birdwatching, accommodation, restaurants, beaches, food and festivals. Thorough coverage, including Tennyson Down, Sandown Bay, Farringford, Compton Down, Bembridge, Ventnor, fossil hunting and St Catherine's Oratory.

The only dedicated English-language guide, providing in-depth coverage of the capital Montevideo and detailed information on the UNESCO-listed coastal city of Colonia del Sacramento as wellas Punta del Este. - Details cattle-ranching estancias and where to play polo - Includes the western wetlands and birds in Cabo Polonioand Santa Teresa - Covers an active and upcoming food and wine scene - Details Uruguay's distinctive Afro-Uruguayan heritage, notable during the world-beating 80-day Carnaval season.

Travel writer and incorrigible foodie Anna Kaminski indulges her obsession with food in some of the most unlikely places imaginable, exploring the timeless power of sharing a meal with strangers to create connection, from spam and cassava with the crocodile-skinned men of Papua New Guinea to burgers with death row inmates in San Quentin prison.

Camino Ignaciano walking and travel guide - expert advice on walking the Camino Ignaciano in northern Spain, following in the footsteps of Ignatius of Loyola through the Basque mountains and including Arantzazu, Laguardia, Logrono, Alfaro, Zaragoza, Montserrat and Manresa. Also includes practical information and details of the twenty-seven stages.

Slow Cambridgeshire and the Fens travel guide - Holiday advice and tourist information covering walking, wildlife, accommodation, restaurants, towns, stately homes and more. Includes Cambridge, Ely, St Ives, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Wisbech and St Neots, plus Grantchester, Wicken Fen and Duxford Imperial War Museum and narrowboat cruising.

Family Wildlife Adventures: 50 breaks in search of Britain's wildlife - Travel information for wildlife watching and connecting with nature in Britain, with trips and tips for all ages. From island-hopping in the Isles of Scilly to wild camping along Scotland's Whale Route, family travel expert Will Gray covers everything you need to know.

The Travel Photographer's Way: Practical Steps to taking Unforgettable Travel Photos - Inspirational and expert advice and tuition on becoming a confident travel photographer, including practical steps, bridge cameras, mobile phones and getting published. People, landscapes, wildlife, cities, adventure, food and wild places are all covered.