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ONLINE TRAVEL

I have written online travel features for various websites and blogs. This includes the Guardian, Culture Trip, Rough Guides, DK Travel, SUITCASE, Virgin, Weather2Travel, World Travel Guide, Cheapflights, Foodtripper, Love this City, About Time Magazine and the Mail Online. I am well versed in SEO and web optimisation and I’m proficient in the use of CMS and website systems such as Wordpress.

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The Times | 7 of the most glorious arboretums for autumn

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TTG | The greatest puffin spotting experience

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The i | Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Coast | COAST magazine

Exploring the jet heritage of Whitby and the fossil and jet-hunting scene of the North Yorkshire coast

Northumberland Coast | COAST magazine

Round-up of best things to do along the Northumberland Coast

Class of 2024 | TTG magazine

11 of the best kids' clubs | TTG magazine

Carnival Time

Carnival Time | Round-up of the top 8 carnivals in the Caribbean | National Geographic Traveller UK | The Caribbean Collection

The Guardian | North York Moors

The best of the North York Moors | 70th anniversary

The world's most beautiful lakes

Round up of beautiful lakes around the world | loveEXPLORING

World's most extreme attractions

Round up of extreme attractions | loveEXPLORING

The most unusual museums in the world

Round up of quirky and unique museums | loveEXPLORING

Ghosts towns hiding in the world's deserts

Round up of desert ghost towns | loveEXPLORING

The world's most stunning Medieval sites

Round up of beautiful Medieval sites | loveEXPLORING

The world's oldest bridges

Round up of the world's oldest bridges that are still standing today | loveEXPLORING

Amazing pyramids around the world

Round up of pyramids outside of Egypt | loveEXPLORING

Incredible things you didn't know about America's oceans

Intriguing facts about oceans surrounding America | loveEXPLORING

The world's most dangerous cities

Round up of safest & most dangerous cities based on the newly-published Safest Cities Index (SCI)

8 of the oldest pubs in Britain

Round up of historical pubs | loveEXPLORING

The world's most luxurious train journeyS

Guide to most luxurious sleeper trains in the world | loveEXPLORING

Rock stars: America's best places to search for hidden gems

Guide to gem hunting in the USA | loveEXPLORING

48 hours in stunning St Albans

Guide to St Albans | loveEXPLORING

Things to do in the Rainy City

Guide to Manchester | loveExploring

Introducing Negril, Jamaica

A guide to Negril and why you need to visit | Weather2Travel

Luxury Guide to Brickell

Luxury guide to Brickell, Miami | Tidlrs.com

Florida Keys Bounce Back

How the Florida Keys have bounced back after Hurricane Irma | TTG magazine

Hotel review, EAST Miami

A review of EAST Miami, USA | Weather2Travel

The Versace Mansion, Miami

A look at the ultra-luxurious Villa Casa Casuarina on Ocean Drive | Tidlrs

Twin-centre honeymoon ideas

10 of the top twin-centre honeymoon ideas | weather2Travel

Rich cities around the world

10 of the top cities where the world's richest people love to live | Tidlrs

Suitcase | Escape to the Spice Island

A piece on Zanzibar (both online and print) for Suitcase magazine

Honeymoon destinations

Top 15 long-haul destinations that are perfect for honeymoons | Weather2Travel

Luxury Guide to Lake Geneva

A luxury guide to the star-studded region of Lake Geneva | Tidlrs

How to spend 24 hours in Stone Town

A guide to how to spend 24 hours in Stone Town, Zanzibar | Cheapflights

Things to do in Barbados

10 unmissable things to do in Barbados | Weather2Travel

Road tripping the Garden Route

7 do's and don'ts for road tripping the Garden Route in South Africa | Cheapflights

10 honeymoon planning tips

Top do's and don'ts for planning the perfect honeymoon | Weather2Travel

Top Tropical Hotel Openings

A list of the some of the most sought-after hotels opening in 2017-2018 | Tidlrs

Chocolate in St Lucia

The best ways to indulge your inner chocoholic on the Caribbean island of St Lucia | Weather2Travel

A Luxury Guide to Cape Town

A Luxury guide to the sights and culture, shopping, art, dining, nightlife, stylish stays of Cape Town and the Winelands in South Africa | Tidlrs

Reasons to holiday in Dalaman

9 brilliant reasons to visit the Dalaman region in southern Turkey

Zanzibar: The new centre of wellness

The wellness scene on the island of Zanzibar & stay at Zawadi hotel | Balance magazine

Things to do in Montego Bay

Guide to things you can do when you visit Montego Bay in Jamaica | Weather2Travel blog

11 reasons to visit Zanzibar

A piece on the top reasons to book a flight to Zanzibar in 2017 | Cheapflights

Let's reclaim our sense of adventure

An open letter on why travellers need to reclaim their sense of adventure | Virgin.com

Inside Anabezi tented camp, Zambia

A stay at the ultra-luxurious Anabezi tented camp on the banks of the Zambezi river in Zambia | Mail Online

8 Best family hotels in Abu Dhabi

A round up of 8 of the best family hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi | Family Traveller

Ultra-chic safari camp, Zambia

Staying at the five-star Sausage tree camp on the Zambezi river, Zambia | Mail Online

12 things to do in Livingstone

A guide to 12 things to do in Livingstone, Zambia | Cheapflights blog

Hotel review: Zawadi, Zanzibar

A review of the exclusive Zawadi Hotel in Zanzibar | Atlas by Etihad Airways magazine

Family hotels in the Canary Islands

8 Best family hotels and resorts in the Canary Islands | Family Traveller

Abu Dhabi's Best shopping malls

A round up of the best shopping malls in Abu Dhabi in the UAE | Atlas by Etihad Airways magazine

London restaurants with a view

Round up of the best London restaurants with a view | Atlas by Etihad Airways magazine

Gibbs's Farm, Tanzania

A review of Gibb's Farm, an eco-luxury hotel near Karatu in the highlands of Tanzania | Atlas by Etihad Airways magazine

Best Beaches in Abu Dhabi

A round up of the best places to prop up your parasol and soak in some rays in Abu Dhabi | Atlas by Etihad magazine

London's Best Luxury Spas

Round up of top luxury spas in London | Atlas by Etihad Airways magazine

The Garden Route, South Africa

A guide to exploring the Garden Route in South Africa | LoveExploring.com

Coping with flying anxiety & fear

Practical tips on how to cope with flying anxiety and fear | LoveExploring.com

Escape to the Spice Island: Zanzibar

The history of Stone Town and exploring the captivating beaches of the southeast coast | SUITCASE

The future of the Maasai

Exploring what the future holds for the Maasai tribesmen of Eastern Africa | The Culture Trip

Cape winelands feature Suitcase

South Africa: A colourful discovery in the Cape Winelands | Suitcase magazine

Things to know about safari planes

A piece on the 10 practical things you need to know before you fly in a safari plane | Cheapflights blog

Reasons to visit Arusha

10 Reasons why everyone should visit Arusha | Culture trip

Top NYC Museums

Top NYC Museums | Weather 2 Travel

Game on: A Luxury Safari in Zambia

A piece for Luxury London on the Sausage Tree safari camp in Zambia and a trip to Devil's Pool.

11 of the most exotic places in the world

11 of the most exotic places in the world | Rough Guides

10 Game of Thrones locations

10 Amazing Game of Thrones Locations | DK Travel

8 secret Caribbean destinations

8 Secret Caribbean Destinations | DK Travel

Jakes Hotel review About Time magazine

Stay Here: Jakes Hotel, Jamaica | About Time Magazine

Slovenia Apitourism Virgin.com

Apitourism: Slovenia's Niche Tourism Trend | Virgin.com

Top 10 Honeymoon Cruises

Top 10 Honeymoon Cruises | DK Travel

Bee Tourism Slovenia Rough Guides

Bee Tourism in Slovenia | Rough Guides

15 Amazing Film Locations

15 Amazing Film Locations around the World | DK Travel

Bashing the Dunes Brazil

VIDEO & Feature - Bashing the Dunes in Brazil: Are you Brave Enough? | Rough Guides

Top 10 Honeymoon Cruises

Top 10 honeymoon cruises around the world | DK Travel

Stay Here: Jakes Hotel, Jamaica

Review of Jakes Hotel in Treasure Beach, Jamaica | About Time Magazine

Mesmerised by Messinia

Honeymoon feature on Costa Navarino, Messinia | Wedding Ideas

Pousada Mosteiro De Guimaraes

Hotel review of Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes | Our Man On The Ground

Casa de Pasto das Carvalheiras

Restaurant review of Casa de Pasto das Carvalheiras, Braga | Our Man On The Ground

72 Hours in Northern Portugal

A Guide to 72 Hours in Northern Portugal | Our Man On The Ground

Mercure London Bridge Hotel

A review of the Mercure London Bridge Hotel | Our Man on The Ground

Peer to Peer Travel

Why 2014 was the year of Peer to Peer Travel | Virgin.com

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Denmark: Noma's Ripple Effect - the food scene beyond Copenhagen | FoodTripper

Eating Out: Tchaikovsky, Tallinn

Eating Out: Tchaikovsky, Tallinn | Leading the way in Estonian fine dining | Food Tripper.

Chateau St Martin - French Retreat

Review of Chateau Saint-Martin, a luxury French Retreat | Luxe in A City

Visit Georgetown Washington DC

A pieces on the best of George Town, Washington DC | Luxe in A City

Best Hotels in Barbados Top 10

Top 10 Hotels in Barbados | Luxe in A City

Le Coupe-Chou Parisien Fine Dining

Review of Le Coupe-Chou, one of the oldest restaurants in Paris | Luxe in A City

What to do in St Lucia Caribbean Adventure

What to do in St Lucia, a Caribbean adventure | Luxe in a City

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Review of 7 Portes, the 'best Paella in Barcelona' | Luxe in a City

Private Island Retreat Pangkor Laut

Private Island Retreat, Pangkor Laut | Luxe in a City

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Best of Barbados: Top 10 Sights | Luxe in A City

Half Moon, Jamaica: Barefoot Luxury

Spotlight on Half Moon Resort in Jamaica | Luxe in a City

Le Chateau Saint-Martin

Five Star Mountain Retreat, Michelin-starred dining and historical discovery of 20th Century artists - Belle About Town.

KL - Luxury at Dazzling Heights

Where to shop, eat, explore and enjoy dazzling sky-high chic - Belle About Town.

Malaysia Travel Feature

Magical Malaysian Escape | Belle About Town.

Luxury in the Land Down Under

Luxury in the Land Down Under | Belle About Town.

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