Independent Bookshop Week was celebrated across the UK this June — we’ve selected four shops worth a literary pilgrimage.

2. Sama Sama by Julie Lin. In her new book, chef and restaurateur Lin celebrates her Malaysian-Scottish heritage. Personal stories explore the interconnectivity of food and identity, while recipes ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

In the Welsh village of Hay-on-Wye, where sheep outnumber people and books spill onto the streets, a quiet revolution began. Antiquarian and academic Richard Booth inadvertently launched a global ...

Published in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here . (Available in select countries only).