The Guardian • 23rd March 2024 Not just cheap beer and old buildings: an arty weekend in Prague A new sleeper train from Brussels is bringing the Czech capital’s contemporary art scene within easy reach of rail travellers.
The Guardian • 21st December 2023 Dresden – the city that saved my Christmas The city’s Christmas markets and baroque architecture will revive even a flagging festive spirit, while its street art is an edgy pick-me-up.
The Guardian • 16th December 2023 ‘So good I went five times’: travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023 We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel.
The Guardian • 23rd September 2023 On the midnight express train across Turkey On the final journey in our long-distance rail series we take the Doğu Express, which runs east from the Turkish capital, Ankara, towards Kars and the border with Georgia.
The Guardian • 22nd September 2023 From sulphur baths to Stalin’s home: five great trips in Georgia Spectacular mountains and valleys, natural hot baths and a Soviet-era ghost town are all just a day trip away from the Georgian capital, Tbilisi.
The Guardian • 16th September 2023 Witches, DJs and dancing in the aisles: on board the Culture Train from Berlin to Poland Musicians, dancers and a tarot-card reading artist animate the nearly five-hour journey to Wrocław from the German capital.
The Guardian • 29th May 2023 From Berlin to Brussels, the night train renaissance gathers speed with the new European Sleeper The latest capital-to-capital sleeper is one of Europe’s most eagerly awaited new routes – and connects London to Berlin in 16 hours.
The Guardian • 10th May 2023 Music and mountains: a green city break in Slovenia Rugged mountains, cave dragons and sustainable cuisine … Kranj packs a punch for a town aiming to leave little trace.
The Guardian • 10th April 2023 My gothic pilgrimage to the set of Netflix’s Wednesday in Romania Tourism here was once all about Dracula, but the Netflix show is drawing young visitors keen to see where the gothy teen unleashed mystery, mayhem and murder
The Guardian • 19th October 2022 ‘I’m hoping there will be more queer imams’: South Africa's gay imam has created an LGBTQ+ safe space Muhsin Hendricks, the ‘world’s first gay imam’ wants to help LGBTQ+ Muslims in South Africa reconcile their sexuality with their faith.
The Guardian • 6th August 2022 Into the sun: Albania’s beaches, mountains and ancient towns Despite its dark 20th-century past, the country is now a traveller’s paradise of amazing landscapes, coast and historic cities.
The Guardian • 13th March 2020 ‘No school, no skating’: the Indian skate park bringing children together Bringing skateboards to children in Madhya Pradesh gives them enthusiasm to go to school.
The Guardian • 20th November 2019 Thai opposition leader disqualified as MP over election law breach The maverick leader of a new Thai political party that finished third in the general election has been stripped of his seat in parliament for violating election law.
The Guardian • 19th November 2019 Thai cave rescue film opens in Bangkok Independent movie The Cave tells story of boys trapped underground at Tham Luang complex, with big-budget releases to follow.
The Guardian • 6th November 2019 Crackdown in Cambodia as opposition leader vows to return from self-imposed exile Sam Rainsy has pledged to restore democracy in Cambodia after four years in wilderness, but faces arrest when he enters the country.
The Guardian • 6th November 2019 ‘Losing my mind’: former beauty queen pursued by Iran fears for her health Bahareh Zare Bahari is in limbo in Manila’s airport, saying Tehran wants her back to punish her for criticising regime.
The Guardian • 2nd November 2019 Thai woman duped investors out of millions in Ponzi scheme, say police Mae Manee, 28, on the run after being accused of fraud involving a fake gold shop and the offer of 93% return to investors.
The Guardian • 1st November 2019 'It's brought a lot of hope': Thai cave reopens after football team rescue Tourists and officials visit Tham Luang cave for first time since rescue of 12 boys and coach.
The Guardian • 29th October 2019 Amelia Bambridge: search focuses on Koh Rong fishing boats Cambodian officials say six men have been interviewed about Briton’s disappearance.
The Guardian • 28th October 2019 Father of UK woman missing in Cambodia says he is losing hope Parents join search for Amelia Bambridge, who was last seen at a party on Koh Rong island.