Mount Athos is the holiest mountain in Greece, a religious relic trapped in self imposed isolation from the outside world. And in archaic, old fashion, women are unequivocally banned from setting foot on this Grecian peninsula, which just might make it the manliest...
When you see the blue train hurtling along the road towards you, then you’re in the right place. Hidden in the hills of mainland Greece, near the city of Thessaloniki, the Petralona Cave was only ‘discovered’ in 1959 and what was found inside this...
Hello there, traveller!
I'm Richard. Penguin author. World traveller. History lover. Border nerd and travel journalist.
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
