Bradt Guides | Travel Beyond the Obvious
Bradt Travel Guides has built its reputation by taking travelers where few guidebook publishers venture. Guided by its philosophy of "Travel Taken Seriously," Bradt is renowned for its exceptional coverage of lesser-known countries, remote regions, and destinations that are often overlooked by larger publishers. Written by authors with deep local knowledge, each guide combines practical advice with rich cultural insight, history, wildlife, and responsible travel recommendations. Their catalog is an invitation to look beyond the world's most famous destinations and discover places that reward curiosity with unforgettable experiences.
Staff Pick: Taking The Risk, by Hilary Bradt
Taking the Risk traces Hilary Bradt's extraordinary journey from adventurous backpacker to co-founder of one of the world's most respected independent travel publishers. Filled with stories of overland expeditions, hitchhiking adventures, unexpected encounters, and the challenges of building Bradt Guides from the ground up, the memoir captures a lifetime shaped by curiosity and a willingness to embrace the unknown. More than an autobiography, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the experiences, values, and spirit that continue to define the Bradt name today.
"The desire to travel is stronger than the fear."
— Hilary Bradt
Bradt Destination Guides
Bradt's destination guides open the door to some of the world's most rewarding and least-expected places. Their catalog is especially renowned for outstanding coverage of countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and South America, with acclaimed guides to destinations such as Madagascar, Georgia, Albania, Uzbekistan, and Ethiopia. Each guide goes well beyond the major sights, combining practical travel advice with rich historical, cultural, and environmental context to help readers understand a destination as deeply as they explore it.
Brad’s Wildlife Guides
Bradt's wildlife guides are trusted companions for travelers heading into some of the world's most extraordinary natural landscapes. Covering destinations from East and Southern Africa to the Galápagos, Antarctica, and beyond, these expertly written field guides help readers identify mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and other wildlife while also providing valuable insight into habitats, behavior, and conservation. More than simple identification guides, they deepen every wildlife encounter by revealing the fascinating stories behind the species and ecosystems that make each destination unique.