Addis Ababa walking tour: how to do it yourself
So to Addis Ababa, the final stop on our month-long Ethiopian epic. It's not unfair to say that this rambling expanse of brown-hued avenues has little cheer or charm. Most tourists stop only in transit...
View Article22 interesting facts about Ethiopia
Ethiopia's unique mix of fascinating history, deep-rooted identity, incredible natural wonders and rare wildlife makes its one of the most intriguing places on Earth. The country is home to landscapes...
View ArticleWorld firsts: exploring UNESCO’s original World Heritage sites
At the last count, Unesco's World Heritage List included 1,073 locations across 167 countries or states. We explore the 12 original world heritage sites, first listed by Unesco in 1978. The aim of...
View ArticleUnknown treks: 10 off the beaten trail adventures
I spent eight years living in London, riding the crowded tube to work, fighting for space with those around me and standing in queues at bus stops, supermarkets, anywhere really – I am British after...
View ArticleInternational borders: 10 remarkable frontiers
From mountains to libraries, we take a look at some of the most extraordinary international borders to be found across the globe. Over the last few years, we’ve seen an impressive collection of new...
View Article10 most (seemingly) dangerous things we’ve done
Peter and I have a long-running joke that I have fallen off my bike in the most beautiful places in the world – among them Bora Bora in French Polynesia and Isabela in the Galápagos. I only learnt to...
View ArticleBest travel books 2022: our top 10 picks
Travel memoirs are tricky beasts. In theory, 400 pages about someone else’s trip isn’t exactly appealing – like a protracted version of Jenny from Accounting’s week-long trip to Tuscany. In reality,...
View ArticleThe travel that changed me: Lottie Gross
Lottie Gross is a busy woman. A travel writer, author, public speaker and founder of popular newsletter Talking Travel Writing, she has a pretty daunting schedule. But, it should be said, this is...
View ArticleMost active volcanoes in the world
Nature has many fearsome wonders – earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis – but none so fearsome as the most active volcanoes in the world. These hellish peaks feature in tales of ardour and heroism, loom...
View ArticleThe countries we most want to see
In 2017, during a long trip through Asia, I asked Peter a question: if you could see only five countries before you die, what would they be? My rule was that he couldn’t choose countries he had already...
View ArticleLake Bishoftu: how we kept our cool in hectic Ethiopia
It was our fourth week in Ethiopia and I have to say, we were wearying. Ethiopia is a vast country with magnificent sights like Erta Ale and Dallol; it has fantastic food, a rich culture and intriguing...
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