Is Malta a country? From its days under the monastic rule of the Knights of St John to independence from the British Empire in 1964, here’s everything you need to know about Malta’s sovereign history. “We start at Malta’s Independence...
How many states are there in Australia? How many territories are there? Here’s everything you need to know! Australia, the world’s sixth-largest country and smallest continent, is a federation of six states, three internal territories and seven external...
Is Lebanon a country? Where exactly is Lebanon located? What type of government do they have? Here’s everything you need to know. “You weren’t afraid to come to Lebanon?”, asked Aline Bou Abdallah, my tour guide to Tripoli and Qadisha Valley,...
From the kangaroo-strewn beaches of Esperance to the vineyards of Margaret River, here are the best places to visit in Western Australia! ‘West coast is the best coast’; you’ll hear that a lot as you explore Western Australia. But covering one-third...
Is Yugoslavia still a country? Does Yugoslavia still exist today? The short answer is no, but here’s everything you need to know about the Yugoslav breakup and its successor states! Travelling around the Balkans, it’s hard to escape the lingering ghosts of...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
