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...
Founded by Spanish Conquistadors in 1528, the cobblestone streets and pastel-coloured buildings of San Cristobal de las Casas have seemingly changed little in five centuries. Isolated in the mountains of Chiapas, some 2200 metres above sea level, the colonial feel of...
Cornwall is the staycation destination of choice for many Brits – but while most head to this county for beaches and relatively warmer weather, there’s much more to Cornwall than meets the eye. In this blog post, we’ll talk about dark tourism in Cornwall –...
The days of travel as we remember might be over (at least for the time being) and while it’s been a while since I posted on the blog here at Travel Tramp, travel is certainly not something I’ve forgotten about! The blog posts have undeniably slowed down, while I’ve...
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,...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!