Cape Town remains one of my favourite cities in the world. A place where the carefree notion of coastal living and the determined drive of a bustling capital work hand in hand. The city has a dynamic vibe, full of creatives and some of the best restaurants in the world. Whilst everywhere you look you get stunning, panoramic views of that iconic mountain, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Uncovering the mysteries of Egypt
Egypt. Where else can you get 4,500 years of history just a five flight from the UK?
I first travelled to this fascinating country in 1991. Aged 21, it was the start of my year-long travels around the world. I peaked at the first hurdle in terms of amazing sights and didn’t really appreciate what I saw. So 31 years later, I felt it was time to return.
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My 2024 Travel Highlights
As we zoom full speed towards the end of 2024, you may well be looking for inspiration for your travels over the coming year, so I thought I would share some of my highlights from the last 12 months.
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Something for the weekend - Tangier
Even the 5:30am call to prayer by the muezzin at the nearby mosque didn’t ruin the wonderful feeling of waking up in an exotic location a mere 2½ hour flight from the UK. Grabbing a coffee, I climbed to the rooftop and watched the sun rise over Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar, where the inky Mediterranean Sea and the azure Atlantic Ocean meet.
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