From Crusader castles and soap museums to sweet shops and hidden hammams, here are the best things to do in Saida (Sidon), Lebanon With a history stretching back over 6000 years, I was surprised to discover that Saida (or Sidon, as it’s also known) is one of the...
From a lofty fortress and Ottoman-built bridges to mountainous national parks and film festivals; here are the best things to do in Prizren. Prizren, located in the foothills of the mighty Sharr Mountains in Kosovo, has long been one of the most prized cities in the...
From national museums, theatres and art galleries, to rakia fuelled nights out and Burek breakfasts; here are the best things to do in Pristina, Kosovo. “Pristina has over 4000 years of history,” said Astrid Sahiti, as we sheltered under the concrete...
Is Kosovo a country? Will Serbia ever recognise Kosovo’s independence? How many countries recognise Kosovo as a sovereign nation? Here’s everything you need to know! “I want to emphasise the fact that the independence of Kosovo should and will be...
From the museums and memorials of Pristina to mosques and fortresses in Prizren, here are the best places to visit in Kosovo! “There are three, primary places you need to visit to understand Kosovo,” I was told by Bekim Xhemili, a cultural anthropologist...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
