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Award-winning travel writing from a professional travel journalist. Stories are the pride and joy of Travel Tramp.
Here you’ll find long-form narratives, character-driven stories and fascinating overland journeys.
Stories delve deep into local history, culture and politics. Read about the unusual, the curious and the incredible people and places that make our world so unique.
Latest Stories
The Eastern Express: How I Survived Turkey’s Epic 26-Hour Train Ride
In Turkey, the Eastern Express cuts through snow-draped landscapes on its ponderous journey from Ankara to Kars. Here’s how I survived a 26-hour ride on Turkey’s most scenic rail route, and how you can, for just £10 a ticket. By Richard Collett I’m not sure when...
10 Most Visited Cities in the USA
From Las Vegas to Chicago; here are the most visited cities in the USA! Home to 50 states and verging on 10 million square kilometres in area, it’s no surprise the USA is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. From the iconic skyline of Los Angeles...
What to Do When Your Flight is Delayed: Step-by-Step Guide
We’ve all felt dread in the airport terminal when the fearful ‘Delayed’ - or even worse, the nightmarish ‘Cancellation’ - sign pops up on the info board next to your flight number. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been caught out by airport delays, and...
10 Most Visited Cities in Europe
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 brave the crowds or head...
Tunisia: How to travel from Tunis to Sousse
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 the beachside city of...
Souk el Tayeb: How the Beirut Farmer’s Market Offers Hope Amid Turmoil
In Beirut, a humble farmer’s market offers a powerful story of hope and perseverance amid the turmoil and corruption of modern Lebanon. By Richard Collett 'Beirut. The food’s delicious, the people are awesome. It’s a party town. And everything wrong with the world is...
Exmouth: A New Walking Tour Reveals Tales of Piracy and Smuggling in Devon’s Oldest Beach Town
On the South Devon Coast, a new walking tour reveals a forgotten history of piracy and smuggling in one of England’s most underrated beach towns. Learn about Exmouth’s fascinating past, then embrace the laidback Devon lifestyle with a cold pint and award-winning fish...
From Phoenicians to Picasso: How to explore the best of Malaga’s history
In Malaga, thousands of years of Mediterranean history collide in Costa del Sol’s most underrated city break destination. From fermented Phoenician fish sauce (Garum, anyone?) to Moorish castles and Picasso paintings, here’s how to explore Malaga’s history on a...
How community conservation is saving the Belize Barrier Reef
In Belize, marine charity Fragments of Hope is leading pioneering community conservation efforts to save the Belize Barrier Reef. Here’s how they’re saving corals, and how you can visit the Belize Barrier Reef to see their conservation efforts in person. By...
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