Lonely Planet • 8th March 2024 Why Munro bagging in Scotland is a dream trip for hikers When Scottish mountaineer, Sir Hugh Munro, published a list of the highest mountains in Scotland in 1891, he gave his name to one of the world’s most revered collections of peaks.
Lonely Planet • 8th March 2024 Scotland's 8 best castles Scotland’s turbulent history of battles in the glens has bequeathed the country a magnificent selection of castles, with the added bonus of its rugged landscape.
Charitable Travel • 8th March 2024 South Africa: Luxury in every sense of the word From its wildlife-rich bushveld and vineyard-carpeted mountains to Cape Town’s dining scene and miles of golden beaches, it’s clear to see why Desmond Tutu christened South Africa the Rainbow Nation.
Lonely Planet • 8th March 2024 Finland’s 5 best road trips With its vast landscape of pine forests and silvery lakes, fringed by a coastline dotted with thousands of islands, Finland was made for road trips.
RoundTrip Foundation • 21st June 2020 Better in the Long Run The Long Run promotes the sustainable tourism philosophy of the ‘4Cs’, in which a balance of conservation, community, culture and commerce allows both the land and its inhabitants to flourish.
SafariBookings.com • 29th April 2020 Top 10 Things to Do in Victoria Falls Admiring the world’s largest waterfall tops most people’s list of things to do in Victoria Falls. However, there are many other activities on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the Zambezi River.
The Turbine Hotel & Spa • 2nd April 2020 Best Safari Parks and Game Reserves Near Knysna At the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna’s parks and reserves host Big Five wildlife and a range of marine mammals amid forests, beaches and mountains.
Tau Game Lodge Blog • 20th March 2020 Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Madikwe Game Reserve Malaria-free Madikwe is one of South Africa’s largest and most exclusive reserves, famous for its dreamy safari lodges and its populations of both lions and endangered wild dogs.
SafariBookings.com • 18th March 2020 15 Reasons to Visit South Africa in the Winter Visit South Africa in the winter for the best wildlife viewing. You will also discover the local secret that in the steamy bush, mild winter weather is a welcome relief from intense summer heat.
SafariBookings.com • 8th January 2020 Best Safari Parks and Game Reserves Near Port Elizabeth South Africa’s southern city of Port Elizabeth (PE) is well located near a string of malaria-free wildlife reserves.
Culture Trip • 31st December 2019 Cape Town Art Trail Experience African creativity in Cape Town at these museums and galleries exhibiting works by South Africa’s top artists.
Bay Lodge On The Beach • 21st November 2019 Five Reasons to Visit the Garden Route The Garden Route is a 200km/120mi-long strip of beaches, bays, lagoons and inviting tourist towns, running up the Indian Ocean from Mossel Bay to Storms River.
Bay Lodge On The Beach • 21st November 2019 Visiting Mossel Bay in Summertime What can visitors to Mossel Bay do and what should they expect in summer?
Livingspace • 29th October 2019 A Little R&R Need a break from people over the long December holiday? Swap the festive small talk for scenic walks, fresh country air and craft beer.
Cape Etc • 24th October 2019 Heaven is a Place on Earth The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a little piece of heaven near Hermanus, with its boutique route of cool-climate wineries specialising in pinot noir and chardonnay.
Timbavati Blog • 27th September 2019 Five Reasons to Visit Timbavati Nature Reserve Timbavati shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park and is synonymous with the unique and extremely beautiful white lion.
TFG Escapes • 2nd September 2019 Make for the Magalies Just an hour’s drive from Pretoria is a mountain range half as old as Earth itself. The Magaliesberg offers outdoorsy fun for the whole family, ranging from zip-lining to country markets.
SafariBookings.com • 1st September 2019 SafariBookings.com I'm on the SafariBookings Expert Panel. Scroll down to read my safari reviews and blog posts.
Cape Etc • 19th August 2019 Natural High Unplug and enjoy an overdose of nature at these stylish eco-friendly stays.
Chitwa Chitwa Blog • 15th August 2019 Five Reasons to Visit Sabi Sand Game Reserve Sabi Sand Game Reserve is South Africa’s oldest private reserve and a legendary safari destination. The dense wildlife population and luxurious lodges guarantee a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Tswalu Blog • 13th August 2019 Five reasons to visit Tswalu Tswalu is South Africa’s largest private wildlife reserve, covering a vast area of open plains and classic Kalahari dunes at the foot of the Korannaberg mountains.
Livingspace • 25th February 2019 Roof of Africa Stay in a former trading post in lofty Lesotho and explore the mountains on foot or Basotho pony.
Homes of Africa • 17th January 2019 Five Reasons to Visit Kruger National Park Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife reserves for good reason. Seeing the Big Five and experiencing the bush here tops the must-do lists of most visitors to South Africa.
Cape Etc • 1st January 2019 Weekend in the Valley Robertson mixes its rustic charm and beautiful mountain ranges with more than 30 wineries, from big names to boutique producers.
Experience the Northern Cape • 23rd November 2018 Five Reasons to Visit the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park Covering an incredible 6000km2 of South Africa’s Northern Cape province and southern Namibia, ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld has been called the world’s richest desert thanks to its array of hardy succulents.
RoundTrip Foundation • 30th September 2019 African Parks – Conservation Trailblazer While the world’s eyes have turned in horror to the fires decimating the Amazon, with comparisons of the natural disaster to our lungs burning, there is some good news in the planet’s second largest tropical rainforest and other major lung.
Lonely Planet • 28th August 2019 Reaching New Highs in the Mountains of Malawi Malawi may be more readily associated with its laid-back beach towns, desert island hideaways, likeable people and safari tourism, but its lofty mountain environments can no longer be overlooked.
Lonely Planet • 27th August 2019 Malawi's Wildlife Renaissance Famous for being the 'warm heart of Africa' and for its vast glittering lake, the country is on its way to being renowned as an exciting safari destination.
TFG Escapes • 1st January 2019 Mystery in a Bottle James Bainbridge's dream job took an interesting turn when he came face to face with West African voodoo, but he left with some good stories and a lucky traveller's charm.
Equinox Magazine • 1st December 2018 Sense of Adventure Our intrepid travel writers share their most epic experiences to fuel your wanderlust in 2019.
Equinox • 14th May 2018 Best of Malawi James Bainbridge discovers why this diverse country should top your 2018 travel bucket list.
TFG Escapes • 28th February 2018 Lake Living Malawi is a delicious slice of Africa with a famous lake, legendarily welcoming people and terrain ranging from subtropical bush to alpine plateaus.
TFG Escapes • 8th December 2016 Find Magic in Morocco From the winding lanes of its ancient medinas to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, and some of the world’s most delicious food, Morocco is a longstanding traveller’s favourite.
TFG Escapes • 19th May 2016 Plenty of Reasons Togo It may be tiny, but the West African nation squares up to much larger countries when it comes to culture, history, sights and activities.
AFKTravel • 22nd September 2015 Morocco's Anti Atlas: Interview with an Expert Swiss trekking guide Sissi de Giuli Jadid spends half the year leading tours in southern Morocco.
AFKTravel • 31st August 2015 Surfing the Sahara No one can clearly remember when the surf scene hit Taghazout, but, these days, catching a wave is bigger than mint tea in the southern Moroccan village.
Jetsetter • 12th February 2014 Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort A contemporary palm-laden Moroccan palace on the golden sand of Agadir's beach.
Songlines • 1st August 2006 Hip-Life In Ghana, as all over Africa, hip-hop is the young music of choice. But finding the right balance between local and global is a major concern.
The Guardian • 2nd July 2003 And the Beat Goes On Still relatively unknown, Casamance offers a Caribbean-like mix of music, street parties and laid-back living.
Culture Trip • 28th April 2020 Hike through an Ancient Mediterranean Kingdom Turkey’s beautiful stretch of Mediterranean coastline was once the stomping ground of the Lycians, whose ancient cities, shrines and tombs can still be seen along the Lycian Way.
Culture Trip • 5th February 2020 Secrets of the Steppe Bordering Georgia and Armenia, Northeast Turkey is where the Anatolian steppe and the Caucasus meet, with romantic ruins and alpine meadows.
Culture Trip • 7th November 2019 The History and Rituals of Turkish Hammams Istanbul’s painstakingly restored Ottoman hammams, many designed by the great Mimar Sinan, tell the stories of the historical figures who commissioned them.
Culture Trip • 6th November 2019 Tales from Turkish Hammams Turkish baths are as diverse as this country straddling Europe and the Middle East. As longtime Lonely Planet guidebook writer James Bainbridge found on several trips to Turkey, it takes a visit or two to learn the steamy ropes.
Culture Trip • 6th September 2019 Ancient Sufi Dance: Rumi's Whirling Dervishes Whirling dervishes are a classic image of Turkey, spinning serenely in their tombstone-like felt hats and billowing white robes to create a fascinating ceremony aimed at achieving oneness with God.
TFG Escapes • 1st January 2019 For the Bold and the Guzel The historical country offers lyrical landscapes, Mediterranean beaches and, of course, the vibrant city of Istanbul.
Lonely Planet • 12th April 2018 Bean There, Done That From the humble bean to that lovingly-poured, expertly-frothed cup ‘o joe, coffee has made quite a journey from its homeland of Ethiopia to become a global essential and social custom. I covered Turkey.
Journey Through Turkey • 1st November 2017 Hiking the Lycian Way Just a day on the Lycian Way, let alone a month, can offer a bevy of sights: secluded beaches, traditional boat-building yards, small fishing villages and Unesco-listed ruins.
Private Edition • 20th August 2015 In Caesar’s Wake Cappadocia in Turkey boasts a prestigious list of ancient visitors. Retrace their steps, explore underground cities and taste wine with a 4000-year-old history.
Private Edition • 20th August 2015 Under Bodrum's Spell Celebrity magnet aside, the Bodrum peninsula has a fascinating history. Explore the ruins but set aside time for authentic cuisine.
Lonely Planet • 1st September 2011 The Perfect Trip In this ancient country where Europe meets Asia, the sun shines down on a unique fusion of history and scenery, combining classical ruins, curious rock formations, golden beaches and tumbledown towns with memorable views.
In The Black • 1st June 2011 Buried Treasure of Ancient Cities The Global Business Finance and Economics Research Conference will be held in Istanbul from 11 to 14 August – and if you want a lightning dip into some culture, here are the destinations to visit.
BBC Travel • 30th May 2011 Turkey’s Land of Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia, a dreamy slice of central Turkey dotted with ancient rock formations, has a history every bit as remarkable as its landscape.
Lonely Planet • 1st November 2010 Best in Travel 2011 - Cappadocia If you want to live like a troglodyte, you should rock ‘n’ roll to Turkey now, before Cappadocia is changed forever.
Lonely Planet • 1st June 2010 Sleeping in Elegance Istanbul's historic Pera Palace Hotel gets a facelift.
Culture Trip • 18th December 2019 A Visit to St Helena St Helena is one of the world’s remotest islands, yet this desolate ocean setting has a rich history; everyone from Darwin to Napoleon has passed through.
Lonely Planet • 18th September 2019 St Helena: the World’s Most Remote Distillery The St Helena Distillery, named after its island home, is the world’s most remote distillery. Not only is this the only maker of spiced rum and prickly pear schnapps between Southern Africa and Brazil, but its products are liquid summaries of the South Atlantic island’s history and environment.
G&T • 27th May 2019 Sweet for Napoleon Napoleon’s exile on St Helena made both the remote island and his favourite sweet wine famous, as an exhibition in the wine’s more familiar place of origin – Cape Town – and the island’s historic sites reveal.
RoundTrip Foundation • 17th February 2019 Sustainable Tourism and a Remote Island Following the opening of St Helena Airport, the remote island is looking for ways to boost its economy through sustainable tourism.
TFG Escapes • 3rd December 2018 Fit for an Emperor The definition of remote, the island of St Helena famously played host to Napoleon, but the recently opened flights from Joburg mean that today's traveller can enjoy hiking, diving and exploring its historical sights without going into exile.
Lonely Planet • 18th December 2019 8 tips for surviving long-distance relationships Poets have written about it, bands have sung about it, Hollywood has made movies about it: long-distance love is a well-documented trial of the heart.
Lonely Planet • 1st November 2018 The World's Most Beautiful Bus Rides Traversing a country by bus can be a genuine delight, offering penny-pinching travellers a front-row view of the world’s scenic byways and lesser-seen landscapes.
Lonely Planet • 5th July 2018 At the Water's Edge Think seaside holidays lack history and culture? These coastal ruins – mysterious, ancient and wild – blow that idea right out of the water.
Lonely Planet • 26th June 2018 Almost an Island Peninsulas are clear winners as travel destinations: as well as the obvious appeal of their beaches and seaside towns, they often have a distinct identity that marks them out from the mainland proper.
AFKTravel • 29th December 2015 And The Beat Goes On: Where To Hear African Music, Live African music is famously sunny and happy, keeping everyone smiling and their feet tapping across the soulful content. A few countries have an especially strong discography.
TFG Escapes • 11th July 2014 Access All Areas There’s no reason why planning a trip should mean piles of paperwork. As a South African citizen, you can visit some great destinations without the hassle of securing a visa beforehand.
GO! • 16th December 2013 Long Walk to a Cold Beer Nearly 20 years ago, James Bainbridge and his university buddies mounted an error-riddled expedition to the Old Forge, the remotest pub on the British mainland.
Lonely Planet • 1st November 2010 Best in Travel 2011 - Best Bookshops The best spots to browse, buy, hang out, find sanctuary among the shelves, rave about your favourite writers and meet book-loving characters.
Lonely Planet • 1st November 2010 Best in Travel 2011 - Dance Fever Leave the wallflowers behind and learn from the professionals in these hometowns of high-energy dances.
The Times • 10th December 2008 Best Festivals for 2009 The author of A Year of Festivals, Lonely Planet’s guide to global festivities, picks his top ten.
