From freshwater diving in the Bay of Bones to hiking the High Scardus Trail, here are the best things to do in Ohrid, North Macedonia. “Lake Ohrid is one of those places on the earth that make you feel as if something fateful awaits you. As if you were always meant to...
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 Montenegro in the EU? Do Montenegrins want to be part of the European Union Community? Why does Montenegro use the Euro? Here’s everything you need to know! Montenegro is a small yet geopolitically significant nation in the Balkans, and a destination that...
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...
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...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
