Crete
Turquoise lagoons, palm groves and Minoan palaces among mountains and Mediterranean villages.
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Places to see
All my travels, in one place.
Every journey offers a new way of seeing the world. Here I share places, encounters and first-hand experiences, with photographs, stories and tips to help you set off and explore your next destination.
Berlin
The Brandenburg Gate, traces of the Wall and neighbourhoods that never stand still.
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Australia
Sydney, the red earth of the Outback and beaches that seem to stretch forever.
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Barcelona
Gaudí’s architecture, the lanes of the Gothic Quarter and the seafront at Barceloneta.
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Madrid
Great museums, lively squares and the greenery of El Retiro in the Spanish capital.
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Mexico
Maya pyramids, cenotes and Caribbean beaches between the jungle and the Yucatán coast.
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Kefalonia
The blue waters of Myrtos, colourful houses in Assos and small harbours on the Ionian Sea.
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Formentera
Pale sand, dunes and clear water, with solitary lighthouses and sunsets over the sea.
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Margarita Island
Long beaches, palm trees and windswept shores in Venezuela’s Caribbean Sea.
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Skiathos
Pine forests reaching the sea, sandy bays and a lively harbour in the Sporades.
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Canada
Pacific forests, glacial lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks between Vancouver, Banff and Jasper.
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United States
Canyons, deserts and the West’s great parks, then the streets of San Francisco and New York.
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Karpathos
Turquoise bays, rugged mountains and villages keeping the traditions of the Dodecanese alive.
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Los Roques
White sandbanks and tiny islands surrounded by turquoise Caribbean waters.
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Seville
The Alcázar’s courtyards, the Giralda and the lanes of Santa Cruz beside the Guadalquivir.
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Madagascar
Red-earth highlands, the pinnacles of the tsingy and tropical islands around Nosy Be.
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Lisbon
Hills, azulejo tiles and winding lanes opening onto viewpoints over the Tagus.
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Santo Domingo
The colonial city, Dominicus beaches and the green landscapes of Samaná and the Cordillera Central.
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London
The Thames, great museums and parks among neighbourhoods with distinct characters.
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Paris
The banks of the Seine, museums and the streets of Montmartre beneath Parisian rooftops.
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Mauritius
Reef-sheltered lagoons, green mountains and tropical gardens in the Indian Ocean.
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Disneyland Paris
The castle, parades and both Disney parks, with photographs and advice from my family trip.
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The world’s most visited museums
Visitor figures, the leading art museums and seven official videos.
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Lapland and Santa Claus’s home
Rovaniemi, the village and the best seasons for snow, Northern Lights and ruska.
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Kjeragbolten, the boulder between the cliffs
The boulder above the Lysefjord: photographs, a map and the hiking route.
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Niagara Falls
The three waterfalls, boat trips and evening displays: photos, video and a map between Canada and the USA.
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Amalfi Coast
Towns, photographs and video from Vietri to Positano, with tips for getting around the coast.
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Conero Park
Beaches, Sirolo and Numana, photos and videos: 18 trails with Google maps and tracks.
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Bryce Canyon and Thor’s Hammer
Rock spires, colours and walking trails: photographs, video and a map of the park.
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James Bond filming locations
From Spectre and Skyfall to No Time to Die: map, photos and videos of 007 locations.
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Mikla, dinner above Istanbul
A personal dinner story, photos and videos from The Marmara Pera rooftop.
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