Whether your catching the bus or taking the high speed train, here’s everything you need to know about travelling from Istanbul to Ankara. Turkey’s two most important cities are incredibly well connected by public transport, including regular buses and...
From garish golden statues to the awe inspiring scenery of Matka Canyon, here are the best things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia. If you know me then you know how much I love an emerging destination. With Europe’s more traditional destinations becoming ever...
From the Gould Souk of Manama to the ancient Dilmun Burial Mounds, here are the best places to visit in Bahrain! “The land is silver and the sea is pearl.” Captain Durand; Extracts from Report on the Islands and Antiquities of Bahrain. Published 1880. Old...
Discover how to travel more and spend less, as I explain how split ticketing works. Keep reading, to find out more. Planning your long trips is always a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The excitement of discovering new locales and immersing yourself in diverse...
From the claustrophobic streets of the Casbah of Algiers to the ancient bridges of Constantine; here are the best historical places to visit in Algeria! Home to Berber ruins and Roman remnants, Algeria’s long history stretches far back to ancient times. For much...
From the ancient walls of Byzantium to the Ottoman designs of Topkapi Palace, here are the the best historic places to visit in Istanbul! ‘If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.’ Alphonse de Lamartine, 18th century...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!