How many countries are in North Africa? From Egypt to Western Sahara, here’s how to define this cultural, geographical and geopolitical region. Traditionally defined by the Sahara Desert that sweeps south towards the tropics that lie at the heart of the African...
Is Serbia a country? What happened to Yugoslavia? Is Kosovo part of Serbia? Here’s everything you need to know about Serbia’s sovereign status. When I first visited Serbia back in 2015, I remember an older relative asking me if Serbia was still part of...
Is East Timor a country? When did East Timor become independent from Portugal? How long did the Indonesian occupation of East Timor last? Here’s everything you need to know about East Timor’s geopolitical status. In Dili, there’s a moving museum that...
Is Mexico a country? When did Mexico become independent? Is Mexico in North America? Here’s everything you need to know about Mexico’s geopolitical status. Officially known as the United Mexican States, Mexico is without a doubt a sovereign nation. Flanked...
What are the British Isles? From the Isle of Mull to the Isles of Scilly, here’s everything you need to know about the British Isles! The British Isles is a geographical term describing an archipelago of over 6,000 islands. This archipelago consists of two main...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
