Cape Town remains one of my favourite cities in the world. A place where the carefree notion of coastal living and the determined drive of a bustling capital work hand in hand. The city has a dynamic vibe, full of creatives and some of the best restaurants in the world. Whilst everywhere you look you get stunning, panoramic views of that iconic mountain, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Uncovering the mysteries of Egypt
Egypt. Where else can you get 4,500 years of history just a five flight from the UK?
I first travelled to this fascinating country in 1991. Aged 21, it was the start of my year-long travels around the world. I peaked at the first hurdle in terms of amazing sights and didn’t really appreciate what I saw. So 31 years later, I felt it was time to return.
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My 2024 Travel Highlights
As we zoom full speed towards the end of 2024, you may well be looking for inspiration for your travels over the coming year, so I thought I would share some of my highlights from the last 12 months.
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Beautiful Bhutan – The Kingdom of Happiness
I am often asked where’s the one place I’ve visited that has totally blown me away and, I have to say, that’s a tough question to answer. I have seen so many wonderful places and each has its own special memories. But in terms of one country where I felt totally privileged to experience its remote isolation, where I got access to a traditional way of life not many people get to see and where I travelled through pristine landscapes, it has to be the Kingdom of Bhutan.
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