From garish golden statues to the awe inspiring scenery of Matka Canyon, here are the best things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia. If you know me then you know how much I love an emerging destination. With Europe’s more traditional destinations becoming ever...
From the Gould Souk of Manama to the ancient Dilmun Burial Mounds, here are the best places to visit in Bahrain! “The land is silver and the sea is pearl.” Captain Durand; Extracts from Report on the Islands and Antiquities of Bahrain. Published 1880. Old...
Where are the Baltics? How many countries are in the Baltics? And why are they so geopolitically important? Here’s everything you need to know! The Baltics is a distinct region in Northern Europe that’s home to three sovereign nations: Estonia, Latvia and...
The Scandinavian Peninsula comprises the three countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden; here’s everything you need to know. Scandinavia, a name that evokes images of rugged landscapes and Viking heritage, is a region located in Northern Europe. But how many...
What are the Nordics? How many Nordic nations are there? From Denmark and Finland to Norway, Iceland and Sweden, here’s everything you need to know. The Nordic nations comprise the sovereign countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, along with...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
