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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 horseriding, 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
stargazing 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
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre to the War Horse Museum, Bradt's
Slow Mid and North Devon has everything you need for a perfect
trip.
Hilary Bradt's classic account of a journey through Ireland on
horseback in the 1980s published for the first time in a single
volume. In 1984, Hilary Bradt achieved an ambition from her
pony-mad childhood to undertake a long-distance ride. This warm,
funny and heart-wrenching account centres on the growing bond
between the author and her Connemara ponies, Mollie and Peggy.
Using her experience of horsepacking in Peru with saddlebags
imported from America, she and Mollie set forth with no decent
maps, and only a vague idea of the route. The many challenges and
obstacles they face include impassable rivers, bogs, stone walls,
and the author's own shyness. The book is also a portrait of a
vanished rural Ireland before the Celtic Tiger era, built up from
descriptions and conversations with local people. The journey takes
Bradt and her ponies a thousand miles south from county Mayo,
around the peninsulas of Kerry and Cork, and inland towards
Waterford. 'I've never tried hitchhiking with a horse before,'
comments the author, faced with the challenge of getting across the
River Shannon. 'It's not easy!' Originally published in two
separate volumes, Connemara Mollie and Dingle Peggy, this brand new
edition brings the whole story together for the first time, with
additional, previously unpublished photographs.
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Socotra (Paperback)
Hilary Bradt, Janice Booth
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"A much-needed guidebook" - Tony Wheeler, founder, Lonely Planet
This new, full-colour title from Bradt is the first and only guide
available to the largest of the four islands that make up the
UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Socotra Archipelago in the
Arabian Sea, 240 miles offshore from their mother land, Yemen.
Everything you might need for a successful trip is covered, from
pre-departure planning, getting there, tour operators and where to
stay to the full range of information for making the most of your
time while there. Background information on history, people,
language and culture is followed by an easy-to-follow geographical
breakdown covering everywhere from the capital Hadiboh to Ayhaft
Canyon National Park, Qaria lagoon, Rosh Marine Nature Sanctuary,
Homhil Nature Sanctuary, Terbak village and Hoq Cave, Qalansiyah,
Diksam plateau and Firmihin Forest to name just a few of the places
detailed. There is also a section on language, an endemic species
checklist and suggested sources of further information. Socotra is
unique. Sometimes known as 'The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean', the
archipelago has an exceptionally large number of endemic species.
Of the 220 bird species recorded, 11 are endemic, including the
relatively recently identified Socotra Buzzard. Closer to the
ground, an estimated 307 plant species are endemic. More than 600
species of insects, some 100 land and freshwater molluscs, around
80 arachnids, some dozen myriapods, four land- and fresh-water
crabs, 30 reptiles and 14 mammals have been found to occur, of
which all the land snails, 90 % of the reptiles and about 60 % of
the spiders are unique to the archipelago. With its superb beaches
and dramatically varied landscapes (mountains, forest, ravines,
sand-dunes, beaches, caves .) Socotra is a prime target for
tourism, which will need handling with extreme care. Strict
regulations are in force to preserve the island's natural heritage
and much of it has protected status, but some unprotected land has
already been sold to potential developers. This pristine and
relatively unknown little island, so full of natural treasures, may
be on the brink of a very different future.
Publishing to coincide with Bradt's 40th anniversary, The
Irresponsible Traveller is a light but edgy collection of
travellers' tales. Travel writers and celebrities alike recount
their exciting, and often dangerous, adventures which include being
chased by a sea lion, accosted by Brazilian kidnappers and a
midnight raid to free turtles on the Amazon. Over 40 years Bradt
has built a reputation for publishing books covering the road less
travelled, and this collection celebrates exactly the sort of
writing and storytelling about 'unusual' travel experiences that
has helped to establish the company as a firm favourite amongst
adventurous travellers. Featuring contributions from Hilary Bradt,
Michael Palin, Ben Fogle and Jonathan Scott, the title is a perfect
tome to dip in and out of.
This new second edition of South Devon and Dartmoor is part of
Bradt's distinctive 'Slow travel' series of guides to UK regions,
offering in-depth exploration of one of England's most popular
areas. Written by resident experts Hilary Bradt and Janice Booth,
it is the essential companion guide to discovering not just the
obvious and most popular sites, but also for getting off the beaten
track and understanding what makes this gorgeous part of the
country tick. Much of the information in Bradt's South Devon and
Dartmoor has appeared in no other guidebook (apart from the first
edition of this book) as the authors uncover the lesser-known
charms of the region as well as different aspects of the more
popular places, together with colourful characters from the past,
folk history, and literary links from Agatha Christie to Conan
Doyle. The guide has a special emphasis on car-free travel:
walking, cycling and river boats, as well as local buses and
trains. Local food is covered, while accommodation and places to
eat and drink have been hand-selected by the authors, from
idyllically located campsites to stylish boutique B&Bs, with
additional advice from a Devon-based tour operator who has
personally tested many restaurants and hotels. Colourful and witty
writing, along with the authors' enthusiasm for their subject,
makes the guide a pleasure to read. With Bradt's South Devon and
Dartmoor discover the region's award-winning gin distillery and new
whisky distillery; learn what really goes on at a wassail
gathering; find out what you should do if you're harassed by pixies
on Dartmoor; and discover unique local events like the annual
Orange Race held in Totnes. Also included are selected walking
routes with maps, and entertaining and informative stories about
historical characters and folklore, while small and historic little
village churches, with their idiosyncratic saints and intriguing
carvings, are described in loving detail. Wet weather activities
are also suggested for each area.
A new, thoroughly updated 13th edition of Bradt's Madagascar, the
leading and most comprehensive guide to this unique island nation,
written by Hilary Bradt, who first visited in 1976 and has returned
roughly 35 times, and Daniel Austin, who has visited more than 15
times and continues to travel there annually. Bradt's Madagascar is
by far the most thorough guide to the country in English and is
written and updated by established experts whose unparalleled
knowledge of Madagascar combines with contributions from over 50
specialists in a book which has been the most authoritative guide
to the country for three decades. It covers national parks and
protected areas and includes itineraries to suit all interests and
budgets, plus details of around 1,000 hotels and restaurants.
Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth. It is fascinating not
only zoologically and botanically, but culturally, linguistically,
historically and geologically. This vast island is the fourth
largest in the world and also the oldest, which partly explains why
it has evolved into an incredible hotspot for biodiversity, with a
truly unique flora and fauna that is more than 80% endemic to the
island, and with new species being described virtually on a daily
basis. Madagascar is also the only place where you can see wild
lemurs. Almost a quarter of the world's 450-or-so primates exist
only here. With Bradt's Madagascar you can visit tropical
rainforest and seek out its incredible flora and fauna; explore
otherworldly eroded limestone spires, most famously at Tsingy de
Bemaraha National Park - Madagascar's most striking landscape;
discover the beach-fringed islands around Nosy Be with their
fabulous scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, whale-watching and
fishing; and make the most of a host of adventuring and sporting
possibilities, including surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, rock
climbing, tree climbing, caving, river trips, mountain biking,
distance running, quad biking and hiking. Also covered are the
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ambohimanga, the renowned Avenue des
Baobabs, one of the country's most photographed scenes, and
information on the best birdwatching spots: Madagascar has almost
300 avian species, with a high proportion of endemics, including
five whole endemic families.
David Attenborough, Dion Leonard (Finding Gobi), Dervla Murphy and
Brian Jackman are just four of the authors whose work features in
this new anthology from Bradt focusing on true stories about
travelling with animals. In Beastly Journeys, there are 46 tales of
extraordinary animal travel experiences, from hilarious holidays
with pets to journeys on which wild animals somehow came along for
the ride, including: David Attenborough tries to get an armadillo
through Paraguayan customs; adventurer Ash Dykes takes a white
cockerel to Maromokotro to ward off evil spirits; Mike Gerrard
shares a car journey from Belsize Park to Canvey Island with a
python; Brian Jackman rides, walks and swims with Abu the elephant;
Bradt New Travel Writer of the Year Dom Tulett rows with a
kingfisher; and John Rendall travels to Africa with Christian, the
lion he bought at Harrods and raised in west London. Also included
is a brand new piece of writing from ultramarathon runner Dion
Leonard about his experience with Gobi, the stray dog who
accompanied him for 80 miles over the treacherous Tian Shian
mountains. A mix of new, previously unpublished writers and old
favourites are included, with extracts from writers such as Mark
Shand (Travels on my Elephant), Dervla Murphy (Eight Feet in the
Andes) and Robert Louis Stevenson (Travels with a Donkey), not to
mention Gerald Durrell, 19th-century explorer Isabella Bird and
renowned publisher Michael Joseph. Compelling, engaging,
surprising, humorous and entertaining. if this book proves one
thing it's that travel with animals is every bit as unpredictable
as you would expect it to be.
This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's East Devon and the
Jurassic Coast remains the most comprehensive - and only standalone
- guide available to this region, written with insider knowledge
that can only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from
local experts, and colourful and witty writing combined with the
authors' enthusiasm, make this guide as much a pleasure to read as
an invaluable companion for exploring. Amongst the new features in
this edition are more information on local vineyards, a dedicated
section on the Blackdown Hills revealing little-known villages in
this Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, a new 'car-free circuit'
map, and route directions and map for a 'Daffodil Walk'. Also
covered are the best bluebell woods and the new Mary Anning wing of
the Lyme Regis Museum. Exeter and the Exe Estuary have a chapter of
their own, while East Devon's most alluring chunks of countryside
and the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Beer
are all covered. The chapter on West Dorset describes Lyme Regis
and Charmouth along with brief details of other coastal towns and
an explanation of the geology of the entire World Heritage Site of
the Jurassic Coast that links the whole region. With an emphasis on
car-free travel - walking, cycling and local buses - the detailed
descriptions, historical glimpses, folklore, anecdotes and personal
accounts whet visitors' appetite for exploration. Hand-picked
places to eat and drink, including all the eateries along the main
artery of the A3052, bear witness to the authors' long-standing
knowledge of the area.
A unique title from Bradt, showcasing a brand new collection of
remarkable travellers' tales with a different slant, following on
the heels of To Oldly Go!, one of the UK's best-selling travel
titles of 2015. All the contributors were initially reluctant solo
travellers, apprehensive about taking the plunge to go it alone
after years of travel with a partner or friend. Some have embarked
on the trip of a lifetime, walking or cycling alone through
potentially hostile countries, but finding only kindness and
hospitality - with a few hairy adventures thrown in. One story is
by Bradt founder Hilary Bradt, who confronted her fears and set out
to fulfil a childhood dream to ride a horse through Ireland shortly
after her marriage broke up. Others are widows and widowers in
their later years who were anxious about joining an organised trip
on their own or who wanted to make a difference in the world by
volunteering their experience and knowledge. Many ages, many
personalities, one goal: to travel, and one stumbling block:
anxiety. Part literature, part guide, with tips for successful solo
travel. Reassuring, entertaining and inspiring.
Becoming a parent need to not put an end to wanderlust. That's the
message in this new anthology from Bradt, the latest in a series of
collections of real-life tales focusing on different aspects of
travel. With contributions from a range of both well-known,
professional travel writers and newer writers from the UK and North
America, this engaging and entertaining compilation of 37 stories
lifts the lid on the perils and joys of travelling with babies,
toddlers and teenagers in locations spanning five continents.
Contributors include renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy, National
Geographic Traveller Editorial Director Maria Pieri, multi-award
winning authors Adrian Phillips and Mike Unwin, and nature writers
Amy-Jane Beer and Nicola Chester to name just a few. Potentially
life-threatening situations, confessions of inept parenting and
celebrations of derring-do are all part of the mix. There's plenty
of adventurous travel, from trekking with toddlers in the Himalayas
to sailing en famille across the Atlantic Ocean and the first
circumnavigation of Mauritius by bicycle. Read how one mother
threatens to dump her baby on jobsworth airport officials, how a
father inadvertently takes his daughters to a brothel, and how one
family turned up six hours early for a flight. and still managed to
miss it. Join families paddling with crocodiles and getting their
jeep stuck on a beach as the tide is coming in, or eleven-month-old
Rory as he eats alongside marine iguanas and three-year-old Quin
who befriends a family of cockroaches. At times comical,
hair-raising or just plain fun, there are also magical moments with
wild creatures or in wild places. For anyone who has ever travelled
with children, or wondered what it must be like to head out into
the unknown with little ones in tow, this is a captivating read.
'An enchanting book...poignant and passionate.' Geographical 'A
captivating and absorbing account.' Sir David Attenborough
Madagascar is one of the world's natural jewels, with over ninety
per cent of its wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Few people
knew it better than the pioneering primatologist and
conservationist, Alison Jolly. Thank You, Madagascar is her
eyewitness account of the extraordinary biodiversity of the island,
and the environment of its people. At the book's heart is a
conflict between three different views of nature. Is the
extraordinary forest treasure-house of Madagascar a heritage for
the entire world? Is it a legacy of the forest dwellers' ancestors,
bequeathed to serve the needs of their living descendants? Or is it
an economic resource to be pillaged for short-term gain and to be
preserved only to deliver benefits for those with political power?
Exploring and questioning these different views, this is a
beautifully written diary and a tribute to Madagascar.
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