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The Best Queer Bookstores in Britain

I’m addicted to bookshops. There, I’ve said it. I can rarely pass one by and I’m extremely guilty of buying titles long before I have a need for new material (my ‘to read’ list constantly stands in double figures). Up until very recently, the only way to find LGBTQ+ literature was in specialist bookshops. Whilst it’s heartening to see so many gay titles reach mainstream bookstores (although the cynic in me knows this has nothing to do with representation and everythin

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The Best Queer Bookstores in Britain

I’m addicted to bookshops. There, I’ve said it. I can rarely pass one by and I’m extremely guilty of buying titles long before I have a need for new material (my ‘to read’ list constantly stands in double figures). Up until very recently, the only way to find LGBTQ+ literature was in specialist bookshops. Whilst it’s heartening to see so many gay titles reach mainstream bookstores (although the cynic in me knows this has nothing to do with representation and everythin

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France’s Best Kept Secrets: A Quick Guide

France’s most famous cities, Paris , Lyon, Bordeaux, are magnificent, but they’re hardly secrets. Their magic and attractions – the Eiffel Tower, gastronomic excellence and some of the best wine on the planet - are known and loved the world over. But the world’s most visited country has considerably more magic up its sleeve and you don’t have to look far to find it. This wonder often lies in smaller towns where centuries of history sit quietly behind scenic café terraces,

Sri Lanka’s Best Hikes – A Quick Guide

Sri Lanka may be compact, but it punches well above its weight when it comes to hiking. Most of the island’s best known hikes are close to a major population centre or tourism hotspot – whether that’s ancient rock fortresses, misty grasslands that feel suspiciously Scottish, or cloud forests where leeches outnumber people. The good news for busy travellers is that many of the Sri Lanka's best hikes are relatively short, well-marked, and come with spectacular payoffs for relat

48 Hours in Buenos Aires – Welcome To The City of Fury

The first time I came to Argentina’s capital, I hit the city like a freight train and felt like it hit me right back…it’s not a city that does things in half-measures. It’s a city that rewards attention, which is obviously a downside of a flying visit. 48hrs in Buenos Aires before you head south to hike Patagonia (more on that here), Tierra del Fuego (yep, I’ve covered that too) or to the wine country around Mendoza (on the bucket list) is enough time to both give you a flavo

Tooting My Own Horn

Nobody writes for the purpose of being nominated for awards - that would be a fool's errand and is unlikely to get you anywhere. When I started blogging and then writing for external publications, I was wracked with imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Am I any good at this? Why would anyone want to read my words? As I develop as a writer, this diminishes but I'd be a pretty poor liar if I didn't admit I still get those nagging feelings. In my previous career, awards meant ve

24 Hours in New Orleans - The Big Easy Done Right

The Big Easy is quite easily the most intoxicating city on Earth. It nudges, distracts, seduces, and occasionally shouts in your ear. It’s also not a city that reveals itself politely or all at once but on a flying visit, don’t let that stop you! I’ve been lucky enough to visit during all seasons – for Mardi Gras, an NFL weekend (which I’ve blotted the game from memory) and most recently two 24hr stops bookending a trip upcountry. With just 24 hours in New Orleans, the tric

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Featured Story

The Best Queer Bookstores in Britain

Recent Adventures

The Best Queer Bookstores in Britain

France’s Best Kept Secrets: A Quick Guide

Sri Lanka’s Best Hikes – A Quick Guide

48 Hours in Buenos Aires – Welcome To The City of Fury

Tooting My Own Horn

24 Hours in New Orleans - The Big Easy Done Right

International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association Excellence In Journalism Awards (2026): Best In Show Winner, Winner: Best Travel Feature Inspire Global Media Awards (2026): Best Consumer Feature - Nordic (nominated) Darkus Magazine (2025): Travel Writer of the Year

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International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association Excellence In Journalism Awards (2026):
Best In Show Winner, Winner: Best Travel Feature

Inspire Global Media Awards (2026):
Best Consumer Feature - Nordic (nominated)

Darkus Magazine (2025):
Travel Writer of the Year