Why I stayed at the YHA
Maybe it’s the “youth” factor that puts some people off, but after staying in a couple of YHA hostels this year, I’m a convert to this…
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Meet the quokkas of Rottnest Island
If it’s good enough for actors Chris Hemsworth and Margot Robbie and tennis champion Roger Federer, it’s good enough for me. On an overnight trip to Western…
Do not disturb
I’ve left the “do not disturb” on for a little bit too long, I know. If I was in a hotel, the housekeeping staff would be…
Eight riads you should book in Morocco
Finding a place to stay in a strange city or country is always a tricky business. But for me, travelling to Morocco held none of that…
Why you should use a local guide in Morocco
Morocco’s vibrant colours and diverse landscapes make it one of my favourite destinations – easily making my top five. But the very things that make it…
My 2018 travel highlights
I was already travelling when 2018 kicked off, mid-way through a 10-week trip to Europe. There were times this year when I wished life would slow…
A treasure of a hotel
In the course of my work as a travel writer this year, I’ve stayed in 59 hotels in seven countries (as well as some islands that…
A double dose of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare has popped into my life twice this year (so far!). Stratford-upon-Avon, the Bard’s hometown, was a spur-of-the-moment stop on my road trip around England…
