About Duncan JD Smith
Duncan JD Smith is The Urban Explorer, a travel writer, guidebook author, historian, and photographer. He ventures off the beaten track in search of curious locations, recording them in words and pictures. He is the sole author of the Only In Guides, a ground-breaking series of city guides.
Only In Guides
Only In Guides are the city guidebooks for independent cultural travellers. Written by Duncan JD Smith and published by The Urban Explorer, each volume celebrates a city’s unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
Recent & Forthcoming Titles
Travel Writing
As well as his Only In Guides, Duncan is often commissioned to write illustrated articles for a variety of magazines and websites. The result is a rich and eclectic mix of subject matter, with an emphasis on offbeat and unsung locations.
Travel Photos
Duncan takes his camera wherever he travels. From the rugged coastline of his Yorkshire homeland, through the storied capitals of Old Europe, and beyond into Africa and Asia, he captures colourful images of the places he encounters.
TV & AUDIO
In the course of his work Duncan regularly discusses and promotes his work. He enjoys bringing out the explorer in other people and has appeared on several radio and television shows. He is also an occasional lecturer and tour guide.
Latest News
Out now! My brand new guidebook Only in Marseille has just been published. Containing fifty-five thematic chapters, lots of colour photos, and two fold-out maps, I hope it will help independent cultural travellers get under the skin of the oldest city in France.
