Stories

Mexico is one of those countries that has a million symbols to define it — tacos, sombreros, pyramids, moustaches, guacamole, Frida Kahlo… everyone pictures something when the word Mexico…

Although city passes are available for cities all over the world, not all are created equal. Price varies wildly, as do inclusions: you might have access to public transport, or not; you might be able…

Inhabited since the iron age, a market charter signed in 972, mentioned in the Domesday book… Oundle is OLD. We didn’t realise quite how historically dense Oundle, a small town in England…

I’m often surprised when I look back over photos from the last twelve months to see how much I’ve done… and this year is no different. 2015 has been an amazing year, full of good ti…

Travel is about people. However, your accommodation choices can limit how many people you meet: hotels tend to isolate, while hostels will help you meet travellers but won’t put you in touch wit…

Transit issues aside, the end of the year is a great time to get away from home: many people have time off work and you have the chance to experience different holiday celebrations in exotic destinati…

Morocco is an amazing country, full of bright colours, delicious flavours and interesting smells. Fresh fruit piled high in market stalls, an artfully arranged meal cooked in a tagine, the odour of th…

Vibrant colours, friendly people, classic cars rattling down potholed streets, interesting geology, amazing beaches. Rum. Cigars. Music. Cuba is spectacular.Tourists are a major source of income for t…

“I don’t even understand this country,” our driver told us. “And I’ve lived here my whole life.”HavanaOur arrival in Cuba went very smoothly: after spending an hour…