Poland
Travel Through Poland “Are you ready?” asks Christopher, a guide from the nearby village of Wieliczka. He’s cloaked in a long charcoal jacket and blowing on his hands to keep warm. For a giant-sized man, he uses a soft voice. “Because once we start, I will not be able to talk to you. And you [...]
Australia
Travel Through Australia I’ve arrived in Sydney, a little dazed, a little confused. Apparently that’s jetlag and it’s something to do with circadian rhythms, cortisol surges and melatonin…although right now I can’t quite remember my name and could easily believe that jetlag’s caused by blue-edged tomatoes and overripe watermelon and comes with an easy cure [...]
Shortlisted for a British Travel Press Award
Today I learned that my travel blog, Inside the Travel Lab, has been shortlisted for a British Travel Press Award. Considering that the email I opened just before that turned out to be a tax reminder, this seemed like particularly good news…
Bad boy Marseilles
Approach with trepidation.
Marseilles seems proud of its bad-boy image. As a sailor’s city, the Old Port’s promenade is awash with fresh blue paint and a salty breeze. Its reputation is formidable, its spirit rebellious. Above all, Marseilles is a city to be heard.
