If you’ve followed my blog even for a moment, then you know I’m all about getting off the beaten track. That’s why I’ve trawled through the data to find the ten most visited cities in Europe – so you can decide for yourself whether to...
From the beaches of Serekunda to the Senegambian stone circles, here are the best places to visit in The Gambia. The Gambia might be mainland Africa’s smallest country, but it’s also one of the best introductions to the continent. Wrapped around the Gambia...
Whether you’re taking the Louage, riding the railway, or self-driving, here’s everything you need to know about travelling from Tunis to Sousse. It’s around 140 kilometres from Tunis to Sousse. I’ve made the journey from the Tunisian capital to...
From ancient Punic ruins to the wineries of the Cape Bon Peninsula, here are the best things to do in Hammamet, Tunisia. The waves crash into the medieval walls of the Medina. Kids are leaping off rocks into the Mediterranean Sea, a fishing boat hauls its cargo to...
“The gracefulness of the slender fishing boats that glided into the harbour in Dakar was equaled only by the elegance of the Senegalese women who sailed through the city in flowing robes and turbaned heads.” Nelson Mandela, Long Walk To Freedom. From the...
From the chaotic streets of Dakar to the calm mangroves of the Saloum Delta, here are the best places to visit in Senegal! “The society showed how disparate elements – French, Islamic, and African – can mingle to create a unique and distinctive...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
