A fifth of Yellowstone National Park’s wolves were killed this winter after hunting laws were relaxed. The debate over whether they’re friend or foe rages on. I did a story for a radio piece to find out more. Listen to the story here (starts at 16.58). Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 From Our Own Correspondent on 26 May 2022. Continue reading Winter of discontent for Yellowstone’s wolves
Food sovereignty and Native American activist Danielle Antelope has trained members of her community to grow medicinal plants for healthy brews. Read the full story here. Published in Atlas Obscura on 19 May 2022. Continue reading Traditional Teas Are Taking Root in the Blackfeet Nation
As Yellowstone National Park turns 150 this year, visitors would do well to base themselves in Bozeman, MT to avoid the crowds – and enjoy the city’s amazing boutique hotel, craft breweries, top restaurants and wonderful surroundings. Read the full story here. Published in Travel Weekly on 28 April 2022. Continue reading Exploring Yellowstone from Bozeman, MT
Taking 12-24 hours to travel the 163km between Madagascar’s highlands and the Indian Ocean Coast is a rather slow and inefficient way to travel. But it is precisely the point. It’s about the journey as much as the destination. Read the full story here. Published on Lonelyplanet.com on 20 October 2016. Continue reading Travelling on Madagascar’s slow train
Being a guidebook author and a journalist, I travel a lot for work – and for leisure: I didn’t get into this job by accident. So when I became pregnant, I thought I’d make some adjustments but it never crossed my mind to stop travelling altogether. Minor concessions were all that was required. Read the full story here. Published on lonelyplanet.com, 14 July 2014. Photo … Continue reading Planning to travel and pregnant? No problem.
The French Riviera is the original holiday resort – European royalty decided to spend their winters there as early as the 18th century. Today, it’s popular year-round, with French and foreign visitors alike drawn to its natural beauty, culture and fabulous weather. For more inspiration, listen to this interview. Broadcast on Dubai Eye Radio, 9 June 2014. Continue reading Holidaying on the French Riviera
Celebrity spotting, vintage films and staying as close as possible to the action, visiting Cannes during the Film Festival can be fun. Just plan ahead. Read the full story here. Published on lonelyplanet.com, 16 May 2014. Continue reading Making the best of Cannes Film Festival
The Comoros remain relatively undiscovered, which is both exciting and frustrating for travellers. You’ll feel like a trailblazer wherever you go and will be genuinely welcome. On the other hand, the tourism industry is still in its infancy, and Comorian timekeeping is as relaxed as the atmosphere. Read the full story here. Published in The National on 22 November 2013. Continue reading Grande Comore, tourism for explorers
You may struggle to place the country on a map (fyi in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique) but this is precisely why travellers love the Comoros. They have signature Indian Ocean charm, without the high end frills of other tropical islands. Read the full story here. Published on lonelyplanet.com, 18 October 2013. Continue reading Comoros: Tropical charm off the beaten path
Everyone knows about the great national parks of eastern and southern Africa – Masai Mara, Kruger and Serengeti all conjure up images of majestic landscapes, packs of lions lazing in the shade and herds of elephants roaming the savannah. But have you heard of Mole, Pendjari and Waza? These reserves are some of the finest in West Africa and bring a low-key charm many eastern … Continue reading West Africa’s best wildlife parks
