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...
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...
From ancient Phoenician ruins and Crusader-built castles to late-night beers and hummus at Pepe’s iconic Fishing Club, here are the best things to do in Byblos! The sun was shining as I ordered another beer at Pepe’s Fishing Club, a somewhat iconic...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
