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Traditional Gambian dish of benachine served on a blue dish with a side of vegetables

Gambian Cuisine: the 15 Dishes You Need to Know

Rich in colour and ritual, Gambian cuisine is a delight to explore. Take your tastebuds on a journey through peanuts and lemon juice, baobab and wongo juice, with this guide to traditional food and drink in the Gambia.

Africa - Namib Desert Oldest in the world in Namibia near Dune 45

The Country Named After the Oldest Desert in the World

Fifty-five million years. It’s a long time, no matter how you look at it. For 55 million years, particles of sand, in shades of blood red, caramelised orange and an exhausted, jaded rust have sifted one over the other in this part of the world.

I stand clasping a few of them, gasping for breath.

Spain - Tenerife - Santa Cruz - Blue wall Abigail King in Spain in winter

Is it Worth Visiting Spain in Winter?

Spain in winter offers experiences that most travellers miss. Shrug off the tiring heat of summer and uncover what the Spaniards already know about making the most of the cooler months.

Inside the Convento de la Missio, Palma, Mallorca, Spain

How to Spend One day in Palma Mallorca

Sunny days, golden sandstone cathedrals, and probably the bluest waters in the world… Welcome to Palma de Mallorca! Make the most of 24 hours in the capital of the Balearics with this guide on how to spend one day in Mallorca

Japan - Nagasaki Survivor - Shimohira Sakue

A Nagasaki Survivor Speaks

Nagasaki survivors: One of the most moving moments of my time in Japan, if not my life altogether, was speaking with a survivor of the Nagasaki atom bomb drop that took place in 1945. Shimohira Sakue was a child at a time.  ​ Meeting a Nagasaki Nuclear Bomb Survivor ​ I met Shimohira Sakue in the … Read more

Wadi Abadilah rock and water

15 Best Hidden Gems in the U.A.E

Many places in the Emirates are larger than life. But you can still find some captivating hidden gems in the U.A.E – if you know where to look. Here’s an inside guide.

Questions about Spain- inside historical buildings in La Laguna in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Solo in Spain: Everything You Need to Know

From the best places in Spain for solo travel to our inside tips for solo travel in Spain, this in-depth guide will tell you everything you need to know about going solo in Spain. Vale!