I'm currently the senior staff journalist for travel at BBC Studios. I'm also a freelance writer, content creator, and journalist, who specializes in writing about culture, travel, history and the places where these issues intersect.
The European nation where bears roam free
As Romania's bear population grows, so do the opportunities for travellers to come face to face with the predators in a responsible way.
Songkran: The world's biggest water fight
For three days every year, Thailand transforms into a wet and wild party. But this ancient festival is far more than just a raucous good time.
Which US will tourists find when they visit?
Recent changes by the Trump administration are affecting how US museums and institutions tell the nation's multicultural history to travellers.
The European nation where horses roam free
Once considered a nuisance, herds of semi-wild horses roaming the countryside in Bosnia-Herzegovina are now drawing tourists.
Rubbish and revelry: Can Mardi Gras go 'green'?
A successful Mardi Gras used to be measured by how much waste it produced. Now, the world's largest free festival is trying to clean up.
Explore true Icelandic culture in the country's less-travelled north
This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture.
From sweatpants to cosplay, here are some surprising twists of Vienna's annual ball season
While the formal dress and classic dances of the Vienna balls have prevailed since the early 1800s, some events are taking unique approaches to the tradition.
Butrint: The ancient site helping Albania reclaim its identity
Once known as "the North Korea of Europe", Albania is turning to its millennia-old sites and rich cultural heritage to recast its image.
Coquito: Puerto Rico's favourite holiday drink
For award-winning bartender Virgie Nieves and many others across her home island of Puerto Rico, there's one thing that signals the start of the holidays: coquito.
The biggest travel trend for 2025? Staying away longer
With TikTok tips to turn two PTO days into a five-day holiday and workers sneaking in meetings on the road, travellers are making their trips count – by making them last.
The big changes coming to UK and European travel in 2025
Many international travellers will soon need to register for an online authorisation before touching down in the UK or many EU nations.
Millions of travellers planning a trip to the UK will soon need to register for an online authorisation before landing – even if they're just transiting en route to their final destination.
How New York City is reclaiming its Native American roots
Four hundred years after Europeans arrived, New York City's Native community isn't just thriving – it's growing. Here's where travellers can learn about the area's original residents.
How railroads inspired the creation of time zones
The invention of railroads ushered in a new era of land travel, and forever changed the way humans perceive time.
'Set-jetting': How on-screen locations are becoming travel destinations
Increasing numbers of travellers are seeking out the real-life filming locations of their favourite shows, even if the reality of life there is very different than how it's portrayed.
The curious appeal of haunted hotels
Every year around Halloween, countless hotels around the world tout their allegedly haunted status to guests – so why are both sceptics and believers booking them?