Fifty years since Tobago — together with its island neighbour, Trinidad — became a republic, it’s embraced independence while grappling with the complexities of its past. Festivals honour local heritage while looking to the future and communities celebrate their roots against a backdrop of steel drums

Long overshadowed by its larger and better-known neighbours, Venezuela and Brazil, Guyana is the hidden jewel of South America, as Stephen Moss discovered…

This week’s dream: the weird and wonderful wildlife ...

Britain’s seabird colonies are among the most spectacular in the world and you can experience them from the sea or land. Read on to find out where you can enjoy these incredible wildlife encounters

Hop aboard as Daisy Dobrijevic sets sail to discover the world’s most unusual beasts.

THE CARIBBEAN HAS long been regarded as a diver’s paradise, and for good reason. A sprawling patchwork of islands, spread over a million square miles, they encompass almost every type of underwater ha