The Cyprus buffer zone is a haunting divide that separates this Mediterranean island between Greek and Turkish communities. In 1974 the Turkish invasion of Cyprus left the island torn in two, as the Greek and the Turkish communities were divided and separated by the...
Is Georgia a country? Is Georgia in the Caucasus? How many breakaway territories are there in Georgia? Here’s everything you need to know about Georgia and its geopolitics before you travel! Mention ‘Georgia’ and it’s not uncommon for people to...
Is Abkhazia a country? Is Abkhazia in Georgia? Do any countries recognise Abkhazia as an independent nation? Here’s everything you need to know. Navigating the labyrinth of geopolitics in the Caucasus region can often leave even the most astute observers...
The Ledra Street Border Crossing in Cyprus slices straight through the middle of the road. The crossing point cuts one of the island’s busiest shopping streets in two. It’s unnatural. It’s a divide that has split the Turkish Cypriot community from...
Why is Cyprus divided? From the Mediterranean island’s ancient origins to the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation, here’s everything you need to know about the divides between north and south. In the early morning hours of July 15, 1974, the island of...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
