The more I see of the world, the longer my travel wishlist grows #wanderlust

Does anyone have a subscription to The Hindu epaper? I have a story out in the magazine today that I need access to please.

One more for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East - I loved writing about this weirdly wonderful hotel in Kandy and its equally fascinating owner! cntravellerme.com/story/an-o…

I took a solo trip to Luang Prabang during a particularly low phase on my life. That’s when I realised the true healing power of travel. For Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, I wrote a guide to this very special place. cntravellerme.com/story/what…

Starting the month strong with a four-page spread on the coolest Caucasus city. Nope, not Tbilisi. It's Yerevan.

Ok, a bucketlist is a motivational, aspirational list of things you want to do in your lifetime, that is, before you kick the bucket. It does NOT refer to a cute plastic pail into which you drop a list of snacks you want to eat, places you want to visit, things you want to see.

This is one of the most special stories I have reported on recently, on the women doing the new erickshaw tours in Varanasi. Each one of these brave women has an incredible story of resilience and resolve, and I wish them all the luck in the world. adventure.com/varanasi-holy-…

On my loooooong flight(s) back home from Reykjavík to Kuala Lumpur, I told myself, “I’m tired of this. I’m too old for this. I can’t do this any longer.” I’ve rested well in the 36 hours since I’ve got home, and now I can’t stop making plans for future trips! Anyone relate?

This legend turns 99 today. And this is such a lovely tribute to the ways in which he has enriched our lives ❤️ theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…

I knew Iceland was going to be beautiful, but it truly took my breath away. Starting a photo series today of my #icelandalbum

For a travel piece on #SriLanka, I’m looking for new, exciting hotel openings across the country. Please hit me up with your recos #journorequest

You need expert eyes to spot these camouflaged cats in their natural habits. I wrote about the snow leopard trackers of Ladakh’s Lungmar Remote Camp work towards responsible wildlife tourism and conservation in the barren lands of Hemis National Park. adventure.com/snow-leopard-t…

My Uganda trip late last year lives rent free in my mind - and my latest two stories published this month are from those memorable days. Here’s a six- pager on trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see mountain gorillas, in The Peak (Singapore) thepeakmagazine.com.sg/lifes…

Re. this old NYT article: Whichever side of the debate you fall, remember: writing always demands focus, dedication and professionalism. Don't treat it like a hobby, don't miss deadlines, don't be afraid to take risks, don't hesitate to ask for more money. nytimes.com/2015/02/01/books…

Here's a question for writer folks: when struggling with writer's block, do you ever go back to a story you wrote ages ago and read it again, just to say - "Ok, so I CAN write. I can do this. Deep breath." No? Only me? Ok then. #freelancejournalist

Want to see cherry blossoms, but daunted by Japan's costs and crowds in peak season. Try South Korea instead. For @NikkeiAsia, I wrote about gorgeous Gyeongju, the museum without walls. asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Li…

For Travel + Leisure, I wrote about the unique, fascinating ecosystem of Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania - a forest Ernest Hemingway described as “the loveliest I have ever seen in Africa.”