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‘Along the Borders’: Pre-Order My First Book From Penguin Random House!

‘Along the Borders’: Pre-Order My First Book From Penguin Random House!

by Richard Collett | Nov 13, 2025 | Stories, United Kingdom

News Claxon! My first book, ‘Along the Borders: In search of what divides and unites the British Isles’, published April 30th 2026 by Penguin Random House, is now available for pre-order! 4 years ago, I found myself travelling along the banks of the River...
Essential Gear for UK Mountain Adventures and Coastal Travel

Essential Gear for UK Mountain Adventures and Coastal Travel

by Richard Collett | Nov 1, 2025 | Stories, United Kingdom

Discover top tips on how to pack for an adventure in the UK’s mountains and along its spectacular coastline. Planning a trip around the United Kingdom often means preparing for multiple climates, weather patterns and of course, experiences. One day, you might be...
5 Lesser-Known Islands Where You Can Escape the Maldives’ Crowds 

5 Lesser-Known Islands Where You Can Escape the Maldives’ Crowds 

by Richard Collett | Sep 25, 2025 | Maldives, Stories, Travel Guides

When the Maldives appears in glossy travel brochures, it’s framed by images of over-water villas, infinity pools and honeymooners sipping cocktails as the sun sets. However, with the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism reporting well over 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024,...
The Gruesome Story of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s #1 Tourist Attraction

The Gruesome Story of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s #1 Tourist Attraction

by Richard Collett | Aug 14, 2025 | Sri Lanka, Stories

Discover the brutal and bloody story of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s iconic and top-rated tourist attraction. High above the forests of central Sri Lanka, a great block of volcanic stone rises from the plains, its summit scarred with the remains of ancient walls,...
The Unusual Case of Puntland: A Somalian Breakaway State

The Unusual Case of Puntland: A Somalian Breakaway State

by Richard Collett | Mar 1, 2025 | Borders, Stories

Discover the unusual case of Puntland, a Somalian breakaway territory that hit the headlines thanks to none other than Donald Trump (who else?). The world is filled with contested borders, breakaway states and geopolitical oddities. For those of you intrigued by...
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