Freelance travel journalist for 25 years for the Guardian, Telegraph, Independent, Times, etc. Author of My Family and Other Enemies: Life and Travels in Croatia's Hinterland, published by Bradt
Sail, swim, hike: a walking and boating adventure along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
A new trip from Split makes the most of the stunning coastline and islands with regular stops for swimming, hiking and plenty of seafood
Asparagus to zlahtina: feast your way around Croatia
Seasonal delicacies, regional dishes and award-winning wines make this part of eastern Europe truly stand out.
Why Croatia’s less-travelled wine routes should be on your to-book list
Croatia’s winemaking history dates back to the ancient Greeks. Here are some of the best tasting spots
Hidden Croatia: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
Explore the natural wonders, sleepy villages and car-free islands of seven lesser-known regions
Piste of the action: Orelle is the perfect base for late season skiing in France
In the Trois Vallées, new cable cars whisk skiers up to some of the Alps’ highest slopes – perfect for skiing into May. And a high altitude zipwire adds to the thrills
Montenegro? The overlooked ski destination with hardly any tourists
The tiny Balkan nation isn’t the first place you’d consider for a ski holiday, but a new British-run operator has put the slopes on the map
Slovenia's Julian Alps: Explore this fairy-tale landscape
Think of Slovenia's Julian Alps and two images often spring to mind -- the fairy-tale sight of Lake Bled and, if you're a winter-sports fan, the ski slopes of Kranjska Gora. But this alpine region tucked into Slovenia's northwestern corner is packed with natural wonders
The under-the-radar French cities you should visit this year
Big hitters such as Paris, Rouen, Bordeaux and Nice should all be traded in for these wonderful crowd-free alternatives
In autumnal Normandy, all roads lead to food and drink
Harvest is the perfect time to sample cheese, cider and other delicacies on a gastronomic tour of the region
The Croatian island still relatively unknown to British travellers
Dugi Otok is a long, thin island in north Dalmatia, with just a handful of hotels and wildly beautiful scenery, worthy of a James Bond movie
10 of Croatia’s best spots for a crowd-free summer holiday
With Croatia set to go on to the green list, we pick quiet islands and beaches for a post-lockdown escape
The joys of meandering through Shropshire on a narrowboat
A narrowboat novice hops aboard and steers towards Wales
Dubrovnik as it once was
Croatia's tourist honeypot showed its tranquil side during the pandemic
The empty Greek island you should visit right now
The Ionian island of Paxos is as peaceful as ever