Behind the scenes in Zanzibar… there’s a secret world of Illicit Trade
When I visited Zanzibar a couple of years ago, an island off the east coast of Tanzania, I spent my time strolling along stunning white sand beaches, scuba diving in […]
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring St Petersburg in Russia
The last trip of my sabbatical saw me head to the biggest country in the world: Russia! My two weeks in Russia were a last minute addition to the sabbatical […]
Journey into the Moroccan Sahara
A great expanse of sand covering 3.6 million miles2, the Saharan desert is to many a dreamed-of mystery, a little terrifying and awe-inspiring. I first saw it in the film […]
Cultural Exchanges for Young People in the UK: Where to Find Them
The UK is very lucky to have so many options for cultural exchanges in foreign countries, although many young people in the UK don’t seem to be aware of just […]
Exploring the Caribbean Island of Antigua: Sailing vs. Dry Land?
The Caribbean is a place that features on many, many people’s wishlists. The islands possess a dreamlike status for many and are often the trip of a lifetime. But which […]
Musings from my Course at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: Perceptions and the Importance of Cultural Relations
I’ve been pacing up and down Mirissa beach in Sri Lanka all morning trying to choose a topic for a 5-page essay I need to write. My essay plan needs […]
What to See, Do and Eat in Bellagio at the Heart of Lake Como
La bellissima Italia! Quanto mi sei mancata! I have an ongoing internal struggle, trying to choose between Spain and Italy, which country do I love the […]
Postcard of the Week: Chatsworth House in the Peak District
Here’s a fantastic Art Deco postcard I found at Chatsworth House in the Peak District. It’s an incredible stately home (and oh how I do love snooping round a stately […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 