Discovering the layers of Hamburg
All these neighbourhoods – from the hip to the old – are what makes Hamburg what it is. A cool city with a strong link to the past. Here’s where to visit.
In Bergen, head for the hills!
You can’t understand Bergen without going up to the mountains. It’s not about the view – but because nature and urbanity are connected here in Norway.
The disappointing Robben Island experience
Robben Island – the political prison off Cape Town in South Africa – represents so much emotional history. So why is visiting it such a disappointment?
The Garlic Festival
It seems odd at first – an entire festival dedicated to a cooking ingredient. But when you start to learn more, it all makes sense…
On the Isle of Wight’s fringe
In a small coastal community on the Isle of Wight, a group of young locals set up a festival for something to do. In five years, it’s grown into a premier event.
The Second Line
One of the great musical traditions of New Orleans – a Second Line parade – is not something to be missed. Here’s my photo essay of all the action.