Is Montenegro a country? Was Montenegro part of Yugoslavia? When did Montenegro declare independence from Serbia? Here’s everything you need to know! In the Balkans, the lines of nationhood are seemingly subject to constant change. The sovereignty of small...
Where are the Balkans? How many countries are in the Balkans? What is Balkanization? Here’s everything you need to know! Defining the Balkans – both geographically and politically – is as intricate as the region’s long, layered history of...
Travelling to Montenegro? Here’s how to hike to the edge of the Tara Canyon – Europe’s deepest gorge – in Durmitor National Park. I was in Durmitor National Park, the mountainous and rugged alpine region of the Balkan nation of Montenegro and I...
Is Yugoslavia still a country? Does Yugoslavia still exist today? The short answer is no, but here’s everything you need to know about the Yugoslav breakup and its successor states! Travelling around the Balkans, it’s hard to escape the lingering ghosts of...
From a lofty fortress and Ottoman-built bridges to mountainous national parks and film festivals; here are the best things to do in Prizren. Prizren, located in the foothills of the mighty Sharr Mountains in Kosovo, has long been one of the most prized cities in the...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
