Earlier this month, over the early May bank holiday weekend, Victor’s parents came to stay with us in London for a week, travelling from Barcelona via Manchester. As they were spending a full week…

After visiting the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, we left Selçuk behind and began the drive west toward the Aegean. The shift was immediate. For days, the journey had been defined by ruins, ancient…

We woke early in Selçuk, knowing this would be one of the most anticipated days of the trip. Breakfast at Celsus Boutique Hotel wasn’t served until 8:00am, the same time the site opened, so…

After leaving Lake Bafa, the landscape began to shift once more. The mountains softened into flatter plains, fields stretched outward in neat patterns, and the sense of quiet isolation gave way to something more…

After a brief stop at Nysa, we continued west, leaving behind the larger, more monumental sites of the previous days. The roads grew quieter, the landscape softer, and by the time we approached Lake…

By the time we reached Pamukkale, the landscape had already begun to shift. After the mountains around Sagalassos and the stillness of the lakes, this felt immediately different, more open, brighter, and more exposed.…

I have always been drawn to ancient history. Greek, Roman, prehistoric, you name it. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to Stonehenge, there has always been something compelling about standing in places that have…

Travelling through Thailand, it’s easy to feel like you understand the food after a few days in Bangkok. The flavours are vibrant, the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy feels familiar, and dishes…

Our trip to Thailand unfolded in two distinct halves: the quiet, lush landscapes of Khao Yai, followed by the vibrant energy of Bangkok. The contrast could not have been more perfect. Khao Yai offered…

After exploring the temples, markets, and lively streets of Nakhon Ratchasima, better known as Korat, we continued our journey towards a very different landscape. Just a short drive from the city lies Khao Yai…