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...
From the curious ceremonies of San Juan Chamula to the rocky cliffs of the Sumidero Canyon, here are the best things to do in Chiapas, Mexico! Mexico’s southernmost state is an amalgamation of cultures, religions and languages the likes of which are difficult to find...
From the buzzing bars of Mar Mikhael to the snow-strewn slopes of the Qadisha Valley, here are the best places to visit in Lebanon! Lebanon is always in the news for the wrong reasons. Civil wars, corruption, invasions and financial crises always seem to blight what...
From exploring the ancient ruins of Salamis to hanging out with the wild donkeys on the Karpaz Peninsula, here are the best things to do in Northern Cyprus! The lesser-known neighbour of the ‘real’ Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern...
From political walking tours of a once-divided city to raucous nights out in Mar Mikhael; here are the best things to do in Beirut, Lebanon! It used to be that Beirut was a byword for devastation. A 15-year-long civil war, followed by Israeli invasions and endemic...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
