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.
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.
What you need to know about US Real ID
This week, the US government is set to implement a major change to its air travel policy that has been nearly 20 years in the m aking. Starting 7 May, US citizens and residents will no longer be able to use a standard driver's licence or state ID to board domestic flights. Instead, travellers will need to present a REAL ID, passport or other acceptable form of identification
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.