From the beaches of Serekunda to the Senegambian stone circles, here are the best places to visit in The Gambia. The Gambia might be mainland Africa’s smallest country, but it’s also one of the best introductions to the continent. Wrapped around the Gambia...
With Bangor granted city status in 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, there are now a total of six cities in Northern Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations back in...
From Australia and New Zealand to Tuvalu and Vanuatu, there are 14 countries in Oceania. Here’s everything you need to know. Covering millions of square kilometres of ocean and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Oceania is home to a total of 14 countries. Stretching...
With Milton Keynes, Colchester and Doncaster all being granted city status during the Queen’s 2022 Jubilee celebrations, there are now 55 cities in England. Here’s everything you need to know. How many cities are in England? Make a quick Google search and...
Is New Zealand a country? When did New Zealand become independent? Here’s everything you need to know about the sovereign nation of New Zealand (and yes, it is a country!). There’s an ongoing joke that New Zealand is always left off world maps; that...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
