Surrounded by Alpine peaks on Austria’s border with Germany, Salzburg’s long past is etched into the Alstadt’s aged cobblestone streets. Tracing its earliest origins back to the days of the Roman Empire, Salzburg came to prominence in the 8th century AD as a religious...
I travelled deep into Jordan’s eastern deserts in search of Winston’s Hiccup, a cartographical anomaly supposedly drawn by drunken statesmen which defined the Middle East’s modern borders. The road was long. The tarmac was scorching hot. And the...
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...
From the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean to the snowy plains of Anatolia, Turkey is packed with ancient ruins and historical sites to visit. Here are the best! Turkey’s landscapes are potted with ancient ruins. From early Neolithic societies right...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
