Over the past few months the team here at addictedtotravel have been very busy researching and writing a whole new range of inspirational travel guides. We've also sourced and checked out some amazing local travel specialists - expert local tour operators who offer great service and unrivalled local knowledge of their destinations. Don't forget that you'll get more for your money by going local and booking direct! Here's a quick round-up:Explore darkest West Africa and browse our travel guides to Benin, Burkina Faso, Sao Tome and Gabon. In Central Asia join the Silk Road and discover the cultural riches of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. If a holiday in Georgia, Armenia or Azerbaijan whets your appetite, then use our filter search to locate popular places to visit that match your interests. Closer to home, marvel at the Alps of Switzerland and Austria, bask in the sunshine of Portugal or discover the beauty of Prague in the Czech Republic. If something more exotic appeals - the Seychelles are hard to beat and not as expensive as you may think with a good choice of mid-price family-run guesthouses available.