I’ve travelled to the Philippines more than to any other country in the last few years, and despite all the positivity, the beautiful islands and diversity of the culture, I always hear fellow travellers saying time and time again that the Philippines food and...
Woah, the year is ending already. But you didn’t need me to tell you that, you’re here to read all about my year in review. And let me tell you, a lot has happened. I’ve travelled to 12 countries – taking things slow, that’s an average of one per month for the...
“My name’s Herman, but I’m not German”, jokes a young guy in dark shades as he welcomes me onto the Fazenda de Esperanza farm outside of Masbate City in the Philippines. Herman has only just arrived on the farm. He’s only been here for a week, but Sister Rita invites...
Bishkek is the surprisingly captivating, and always entertaining capital of Kyrgyzstan. I say surprising, because, let’s be honest, most travellers visit Kyrgyzstan not on a city break and certainly not just for Bishkek, most people make the journey to this remote...
An ATV Adventure In The Shadow of Mount Mayon In Legazpi, in southern Luzon in the Philippines, the Mount Mayon volcano overshadows the entirety of the city. This is the Philippines’ most active volcano and it last erupted as recently as January 2018. The distinct,...
A Walking Tour Through Karakol, Kyrgyzstan As far as the ancient Silk Road goes, Karakol in Kyrgyzstan is a young settlement, but this is today one of the largest cities in the east of the country. Found on the edge of Issyk Kul Lake and being the capital of the...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
