So, how was the first full week back at work? Perhaps you never had time off. Perhaps you never work. But for many of us, this marks the return to routine in a way that never truly feels routine.
Monday typically starts with great enthusiasm for all the new ideas and projects that bubbled up over the festive break. You're going to get fit, eat healthy and smash 2025! By Tuesday, you've either stalled the car, lost the kids' lunchbox or realised you're suffering from mince pie withdrawal followed by the gleeful recollection that there's an untouched box of Christmas biscuits lurking somewhere that got forgotten in all the festive mayhem.
By Thursday, you're just hoping to make it to the end of the week.
And by Friday, well, it's easy to wonder what year it is at all.
Or maybe that's just what happens in the Bradt office.
Well, luckily we have lots of lovely projects to raise any sinking spirits.
We have upcoming titles on Abruzzo detailing hidden corners of Italy. Uganda arrives in its tenth edition. Socotra soothes with pristine beaches and, best, of all, our list of the best places to visit in 2025 is right here.
With 2025 marking the launch of Alabama’s biggest outdoor initiative yet, there’s never been a better time to explore the state’s stunning landscapes. The Year of Alabama Trails invites you to hike, bike, or paddle on a journey through this part of the Deep South.
From the sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf Coast to the rugged foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Alabama’s trails offer a gateway to some of the most diverse landscapes in the United States – and the world.
Whether you seek a peaceful paddle, an invigorating hike, or a scenic bike ride, there’s a trail for you.
Discover more about the Year of Trails and what to do in Alabama on the Alabama Travel website.
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