by Andrew Hempstead | Oct 25, 2025 | Blog, Europe, Travelwriting
I recently returned from the Frankfurt Bookfair. With over 4,000 exhibitors from around the world spread through six multi-story halls, it’s the world’s largest trade fair for book publishers. And what an event! Aside from a couple of meetings, I spent an...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Coffeetable book
My first Canadian Rockies coffee table book was published 15 years ago by Summerthought Publishing. This year, the company published a new version of the book, with new photos and captions. It is designed as a souvenir of the Canadian Rockies, featuring photos of the...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 7, 2025 | New editions, Newfoundland & Labrador
On 1 April 2025, the newest edition of my Newfoundland and Labrador guidebook by Moon Travel Guides was published. It was busy schedule researching this newest edition as the province has seen a surprising number of changes (for the better) in recent years as it...
by Andrew Hempstead | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Canada
As a former academy member of Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants I’ve had a chance to eat at many great dining rooms around the world, but, for me at least, the most renowned restaurants don’t always equate to the most memorable dining experiences....
by Andrew Hempstead | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Dorling Kindersley, New editions, New Zealand
I wrote and updated multiple editions of Moon New Zealand, which required a tremendous amount of on-the-ground research to make sure readers had the very best recommendations for what to see, where to stay, and what to eat. For DK Eyewitness New Zealand, the focus is...
