The Philippines is well known for its weird and at times, admittedly whacky food – Balut, anyone? – but the country isn’t exactly known as a top foodie destination when it comes to travelling around Southeast Asia. One province could be set to...
When I reach the bottom of the deep valley, I can see the unmistakable shape of faded, wooden coffins. The coffins are out in the open, but they aren’t being prepared for burial below ground. These coffins are hanging from the face of the tall limestone cliffs...
Weary, tired and caked in layers of mud, dust and dirt, our four by four rolled slowly into the village, while a small crowd began to gather, excited and amused by the sight of outsiders clinging to the back of the jeep as it bounced along the rough path. After...
Georgia is well known for its deliciously rich culinary traditions, and one of the most delicious of dishes to try when you are travelling across the nation is Kharcho, a hearty soup that’s bursting with taste and flavour. Kharcho comes in a hundred different forms,...
In Georgia, there are over 50 different types of Khachapuri, but there’s one type of Khachapuri that’s more renowned than any other that’s baked in the country. This is Acharuli Khachapuri, a dish which to tourists is more commonly known as the Georgian Cheese...
Sentosa is a well-known manmade island in Singapore, filled with sights and activities for every type of visitor. I’ve previously talked about the rich past of Sentosa, and how its history is etched into the walls of Fort Serapong and Fort Siloso. Here,...
Travelling from Perth to Adelaide is one of the most epic road trips you undertake in Australia, but it’s also one of the longest. Covering a vast distance ranging from a minimum of 2700 kilometres if you take the quickest route, through to an even longer 3500...
Khinkali is perhaps the most ubiquitous food item that you’ll find on a Georgian menu, a simple concoction of ground meat and spices, cheese or potatoes, which is packaged up in parcels of dough to create the famous Georgian dumplings. Khinkali has a long...
I looked up towards the dense canopy of the karri forest above me, and the Gloucester Tree stretched high above the branches around it towards the blue skies above. This was the heart of Gloucester National Park in Western Australia, and I was about to force...
Found in south-west Australia, Margaret River a small country town just a few hours drive from Perth that’s big on wine and big on food. This is prime vineyard territory, and the surrounding area is home to some of Western Australia’s best wineries, while in Margaret...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
