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.
Celebrate BB King's 100th birthday on the Mississippi Blues Trail
Many towns and cities along the Blues Trail have planned festivals, exhibitions and live music to mark the 100th birthday of the homegrown musical legend.
The last hurrah: Where American travellers are spending Labor Day weekend
Seeing Shakespeare in New York, Bright Eyes in Seattle and Roald Dahl's Enormous Crocodile in London – these five destinations are topping lists for the last holiday of summer.
Forget planning: Three expert tips to take a last-minute break for less
Being willing to switch when, where and how you travel can still land you affordable trips on a week's notice.
'Eat What You Want, Pay What You Can' at restaurants across Mexico City
Michelin-starred Masala y Maiz hopes to spread the trend across Mexico and around the world.
The 'Outlander effect': How a time-travel romance transformed Scottish tourism
Outlander has became one of Scotland's biggest tourism drivers, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to castles, moors and battlefields
Six fascinating facts about the Waldorf Astoria's legacy
From secret train tracks to iconic recipes, here's what makes the Waldorf Astoria a true hospitality pioneer
How to holiday safely this summer under the Mediterranean sun
The Mediterranean is synonymous with sunshine, but intensifying heatwaves are spoiling holidays and even claiming lives. Here's how you can still enjoy its stunning destinations – safely.
How to 'weatherproof' your next holiday
Beyond extreme weather or medical emergencies: some insurers now offer payouts for rain, heatwaves or "inconveniences" that spoil your trip.
The big change affecting European travel
The days of being charged additional fees for your hand luggage on flights could soon be a thing of the past – at least in the European Union. On 24 June, lawmakers voted in favour of a proposal allowing passengers to bring a small carry-on bag weighing up to 7kg (15.4lbs) on board their flight free of charge, even on budget airlines.
The island city where Juneteenth was born
One hundred and sixty years after word reached Galveston, Texas, that enslaved African Americans were now free, the city is honouring Juneteenth year round.
Five historic restaurants that fed the civil rights movement
From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – they funded, sheltered and fuelled the fight for equality.
Can rare 'blue ghosts' help Asheville rebuild?
Eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated areas of North Carolina, locals hope their rarest residents – glowing "blue ghost" fireflies – can help bring visitors back.
Britain's five best slow train journeys
As England celebrates the 200th anniversary of rail travel, author and train expert Tom Chesshyre reveals his favourite rides across the UK.
2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa
Served as panel moderator for the Branding African Gastronomy and Destinations panel at the 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa.
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'Food is the thing that grounds them': What happens to family recipes when home no longer exists?
In her new book, Chef Hawa Hassan shares dishes and stories from conflict zones, showing how food can preserve culture, even when so much else is lost.