Hi, I'm Alex, a travel writer based in London, I love writing about travel as much as traveling itself. I’m a scrappy researcher, and a hoarder of info, whether it's trivial or mind-blowing. I get a lot of joy doing justice to worthwhile places, and I’m always excited to share the stories behind them.
I have a real affection for Tarragona in Catalonia, from the golden sandy beaches to the mountains. I love Hamburg and its harbour and many waterways, especially in spring. And I'll always be drawn to the rolling countryside in the south of England, especially Wiltshire. I'll go anywhere with a great art museum, and ruins, ancient or medieval.
Famed for its beautiful landscapes, Scotland is a mesmerizing country to explore. Visitors will surely fall in love with its wild and desolate scenery that looks so spectacular. The sweeping valleys and craggy mountains are marvelous and are perfectly complemented by the regal castles and glimmering lochs that punctuate the countryside. In addition to the …
Jam-packed with attractions, it’s no wonder that London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Every year, millions of people descend upon the city to enjoy its world-class attractions and historical sights. With the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Wembley Stadium just a few of the attractions on offer, visitors …
Buckingham Palace is a great place to visit. Built in 1703, few attractions in London boast as much history and prestige as this iconic masterpiece. In fact, if it’s your first time touring London, you will be short changing yourself by skipping the Royal Family’s main London residence. The palace is centrally located in the British …
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is a major attraction in the South of England that attractions millions of visitors per year. The Neolithic standing stones have attracted a lot of speculation about their origin, and their reason for existing is shrouded in mystery. The monument itself will give you a fascinating insight into ancient …
The largest town in West Berkshire, Newbury forms a pair with Thatcham on the River Kennet by the North Wessex Downs. The UK headquarters of Vodafone and a couple of other high-tech firms are based in Newbury, and the town’s business acumen goes back a long way. In the 16th century the cloth trade was …
Where the River Wear enters the North Sea, Sunderland is a city that has found a new path after the decline of coalmining and shipbuilding in the 70s and 80s. Nissan opened the largest car factory in the UK in Sunderland, and while that might not sound touristy, this former zone of heavy industry has …
One of the most affluent places in the UK outside London, Solihull is a leafy town southeast of Birmingham in the West Midlands. Inside the borough are Birmingham International Airport, the National Exhibition Centre, the National Conference Centre and the burgeoning Birmingham Business Park. The town’s prosperity is reflected in the shopping options at the …
The smallest cathedral city in England, Wells is home to 10,000 people at the southern foot of the Mendip Hills. So called for natural springs in the cathedral grounds, Wells became a bishopric in the 10th century, and since the 13th century has shared a diocese with Bath. The walled ecclesiastical precinct, made up of …
Dating back more than 1,300 years, Ripon claims to be England’s oldest city. Whether or not this is true, you can’t deny the weight of its historical wonders. Ripon Cathedral is an Early English masterpiece concealing the remains of an 7th-century Anglo-Saxon basilica in its crypt. Fountains Abbey, three miles outside the city is the …
An affluent town on the Middle Thames, Marlow was an important crossing on the river as early as the 13th century when the Knights Templar built the first bridge. The town has a prestigious rowing club (founded 1871), and one of its members is the Marlow-born Steve Redgrave, the most decorated male rower in Olympic …