Alex Johnson
Freelance Travel Writer
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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
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
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,
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
On Aqaba Public Beach: The Unexpected Hidden Gem of the Red Sea
On a street behind the public beach two old friends sit in their allotment watching the sun set on the Gulf of Aqaba sharing stories over a bottle of red as a m
England off the Tourist Trail From a Local’s Eyes
If you're yet to visit England, the chances are you have at least some preconceptions. You've seen the photos of London, heard tales of Stonehenge and Bath and
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
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
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
The State Capital I'd Never Heard of Didn't Disappoint
U.S. state capitals is something I've always claimed to have a fairly good hold on. Back in high school, my half American best friend spent breaks quizzing me o
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
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
To American Travelers: I’m British—Here’s Why You May Want to Rethink Your Europe Trip
On a warm evening, far too warm for the liking of this Brit accustomed to the harshness of Scottish winters, I struck up conversation with a couple outside a ba
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,
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 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
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