Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! I cannot believe it’s that time of the year again. When I started this blog way, way back in 2015, I never dreamt I would still be here a decade later. Things have certainly changed in the travel writing world (and the...
Surrounded by Alpine peaks on Austria’s border with Germany, Salzburg’s long past is etched into the Alstadt’s aged cobblestone streets. Tracing its earliest origins back to the days of the Roman Empire, Salzburg came to prominence in the 8th century AD as a religious...
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...
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...
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...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!