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.
South Yorkshire was conquered by the coal and steel industries in the 18th and 19th centuries, and after these activities faded the region had to find a new path. For Sheffield that path is education, culture and a fertile live music scene. Around the county you have the moors, dales and fells of the peak …
The sights in Liverpool and the metropolitan county of Merseyside won’t jump out at you, but if you know what you’re looking at you’ll fall in love. That goes for the warehouses on the Albert Dock where exotic goods from all over the British Empire were stored, or elegant Southport, which is claimed to have …
From the great ports on the Solent in the south to the distinguished history of Winchester and the splendour of its National Parks and country idylls, Hampshire is nothing if not diverse. So really, it’s a question of choosing what’s right for you, be it a medieval market town with a Norman church, an adorable …
If you need the fun and culture of a city, Leeds should be your starting point in West Yorkshire, but the dales and moors in the countryside must not be missed. Adding layers of interest and excitement to rural West Yorkshire is the roll call of cultural giants associated with these villages and towns, from …
At the heart of this large conurbation in northwest England is a city adored for its industrial innovation, culture and cool. Stay in Manchester for the live music, restaurants and museum and then visit the towns and cities that sprang up overnight in the 1700s. The canals that once transported coal, cotton and textiles are …
Fair to say that the West Midlands isn’t tourism central. But though there are more winsome cities, Birmingham has rollicking nightlife, loads of culture and more shopping than you can handle. Remember too that the large Indian contingent has given Birmingham the best curry houses in the country, and invented the “balti”. Ever since the …
Within the tarmac boundary of the M25, Greater London is a vast sprawl, in the best possible sense. If you don’t want to limit yourself to the tourist trail, then when you go beyond the offices and churches of the City of London and the crowd-pleasing sights in the City of Westminster, you’ll enter the …
Birmingham can be found within the West Midlands, a county full of character. With a population of 1,101,360 residents as of 2014 it is the biggest city outside of London, and also the largest. Due to this it draws the attention of a wide number of travellers from around the world. The soul of this …
North Lanarkshire is a region in Scotland sandwiched neatly between the important cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. North Lanarkshire is full of history as well as being a home to a number of beautiful towns. In North Lanarkshire, you will find stunning Scottish countryside, a rich traditional heritage, and plenty to do for everyone. Here …
The Wirral Peninsula (commonly known as Wirral) has been inhabited since at least 7,000 BC, with evidence of prehistoric human life in the area. Since then, Wirral has been settled by the Celts, the Romans, the Britons and the Norse, providing it with its rich and illustrious history. Wirral is famed for its beautiful coastline, …