Alex Johnson
Freelance Travel Writer
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I’m British, and These Are the 3 Countries I Felt Safest Travelling To
A question I often find myself being asked by friends and family is, “have you ever travelled anywhere that felt unsafe?” It’s a question I never have an immedi
I Walked Across a Disputed International Border for Lunch
Like any avid travel enthusiast, ticking off yet another country fills me with a sense of accomplishment like nothing else. But there’s something even more spec
I Crossed America by Greyhound: This is What You Need To Know
You don't need to be American or have even been to America to have heard of Greyhound. Founded by one man, Eric Wickman, in Hibbing, Minnesota back in 1914, Gre
I’m A British Traveller And These Are The 3 U.S. Cities I Found Most Overhyped
There's something about U.S. cities which has always enthralled me. Probably because, like most of us, my childhood was spent gawping at scenes of New York and
I Spent a Night in Europe's Least Visited Country
Most travellers coming to Europe from afar focus on the main sights. They flock to London, Paris and Rome. And all for good reasons; they're fantastic cities to
I’m British, These 5 Tourist Hotspots Are Best Avoided
I’ve lived my whole life in Britain. I grew up in the south of England and have spent much of my adult life in Scotland, and I know how lucky I am. As with most
A Weekend in Alaska’s Unlikely State Capital
The approach to Juneau is exhilarating, we make several sharp turns at a low altitude over the grassy wetlands between the city and the airport to line up with
Forget Skye: These are my 5 Favourite Scottish Islands
The Isle of Skye is beautiful. There can be no denying that. From the mysterious fairy pools to historic Dunvegan Castle, the Inner Hebrides' most famous island
I Travelled to the US's Most Northerly City: It felt like a Different Country
3,380 miles from New York and just 1,250 south of the North Pole, I couldn't miss the chance to visit the United States' most northerly city. It's often, slight
Why The Extreme Day Tripping Trend is Sweeping Europe
The concept of extreme day tripping is no new thing. I first cottoned on to the idea about 15 years ago when, during our final years of high school (Sixth Form
I Visited One of the Most Dangerous Cities on Earth and was Pleasantly Surprised
Less than 20 miles from San Diego's sun drenched waterfront, I found myself standing at one of the most crossed borders in the world. Getting there had been eas
My Unplanned Night Learning Darts In A Bar In Beirut
In 2019, Lebanon experienced one of the worst financial crises of all time. Caused mainly by corruption, the Lebanese Pound saw its value fall by over 90%. So w
5 Reasons Scandinavia Is My Favourite Region of Europe to Visit as a British Traveller
At the very top of Europe, the Scandinavian peninsula couldn’t be more different to the rest of the continent. One of the reasons Scandinavia is my favourite re
Why Bergen is my Favourite City to Visit in Norway
I love Norway. Yes, it's expensive, even for those of us visiting from the UK, U.S. or Australasia when most countries we travel to are cheaper than home. But,
Why I Made A One Way Voyage to Britain's Most Northerly Outpost
I think we're all glad that the COVID pandemic is now so far in the past that we're not sure if it was a distant memory or a fabricated nightmare. I well rememb
Driving Amongst Camels in Oman
Oman is one of those countries which naturally drew me in. I love travelling to new places of which I have no preconceptions, and Oman certainly ticks that box.
A Night in Italy's Forgotten City
Way back in 1946, the then British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, gave a speech entitled The Sinews of Peace. Now, that speech has become timeless, although
I Spent a Night in the World's "Most Boring" Country
I've always wanted to visit Lichtenstein. If truth be told, there are no countries I don't want to visit, but Lichtenstein has always fascinated me. There's som
Forget LA – California's Underrated State Capital is the Place to Go
One thing that always surprises me in the United States, is that state capitals often aren't where you'd expect. Ask a European what the capital of Florida is,
Why Istanbul is the City that Stole my Heart
My first encounter with Istanbul was a simple transfer at the old Ataturk Airport. As for almost all frequent travellers, Istanbul is very convenient stepping s