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‘Along the Borders’: Pre-Order My First Book From Penguin Random House!

‘Along the Borders’: Pre-Order My First Book From Penguin Random House!

by Richard Collett | Nov 13, 2025 | Stories, United Kingdom

News Claxon! My first book, ‘Along the Borders: In search of what divides and unites the British Isles’, published April 30th 2026 by Penguin Random House, is now available for pre-order! 4 years ago, I found myself travelling along the banks of the River...
Top Family-Friendly Winter Activities In Chicago

Top Family-Friendly Winter Activities In Chicago

by Richard Collett | Nov 11, 2025 | Stories, Travel Guides, United States

From ice skating to Christmas markets, discover the best family-friendly activities to enjoy this winter in Chicago. Winter is a wonderful time to bring your family to Chicago. Yes, it’s cold. Yes, it’s snowy and icy. But it’s also cosy, welcoming, and full of holiday...
Essential Gear for UK Mountain Adventures and Coastal Travel

Essential Gear for UK Mountain Adventures and Coastal Travel

by Richard Collett | Nov 1, 2025 | Stories, United Kingdom

Discover top tips on how to pack for an adventure in the UK’s mountains and along its spectacular coastline. Planning a trip around the United Kingdom often means preparing for multiple climates, weather patterns and of course, experiences. One day, you might be...
5 Lesser-Known Islands Where You Can Escape the Maldives’ Crowds 

5 Lesser-Known Islands Where You Can Escape the Maldives’ Crowds 

by Richard Collett | Sep 25, 2025 | Maldives, Stories, Travel Guides

When the Maldives appears in glossy travel brochures, it’s framed by images of over-water villas, infinity pools and honeymooners sipping cocktails as the sun sets. However, with the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism reporting well over 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024,...
Did Adam’s Bridge Connect Sri Lanka to India? Everything You Need to Know.

Did Adam’s Bridge Connect Sri Lanka to India? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Sep 10, 2025 | Borders, Sri Lanka

This is the story of Adam’s Bridge (Rama Setu), the legendary sand bridge once said to have connected India to Sri Lanka. If you’ve followed my work for any length of time at all, then you’ll know how much I love exploring geopolitical and...
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