Is Wales a country? Is Wales part of England (no!)? And could Wales ever become independent? Here’s everything you need to know! ‘Cymru am Byth! [Wales forever!]’ The rallying cry of Welsh patriots. During Covid-19, the town of Llaynmynech was divided in two....
From the curious ceremonies of San Juan Chamula to the rocky cliffs of the Sumidero Canyon, here are the best things to do in Chiapas, Mexico! Mexico’s southernmost state is an amalgamation of cultures, religions and languages the likes of which are difficult to find...
From the buzzing bars of Mar Mikhael to the snow-strewn slopes of the Qadisha Valley, here are the best places to visit in Lebanon! Lebanon is always in the news for the wrong reasons. Civil wars, corruption, invasions and financial crises always seem to blight what...
From exploring the ancient ruins of Salamis to hanging out with the wild donkeys on the Karpaz Peninsula, here are the best things to do in Northern Cyprus! The lesser-known neighbour of the ‘real’ Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern...
From political walking tours of a once-divided city to raucous nights out in Mar Mikhael; here are the best things to do in Beirut, Lebanon! It used to be that Beirut was a byword for devastation. A 15-year-long civil war, followed by Israeli invasions and endemic...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
