In the argot of today, and the overuse of superlatives, it is difficult to describe an island as remarkable as this; Santo Antão, the most northwesterly island in the Cabo Verde archipelago, is quite simply stunning. It is beautiful, it is remarkable, it is friendly, it is simple and beyond […]
Few tourists get to Amapa in the north of Brazil; fewer still arrive by pirogue, a motorised canoe, from Oiapoque in French Guyana, and sadly those who do, do not linger. It is a pity really; travelling overland from Suriname to NE Brazil, and then on to Cabo Verde and […]
Cabo Verde is a very odd place, which is possibly the best reason to travel to these islands. First to Sao Vicente. It is an country that is comprised of ten islands, each of which purports to offer visitors a very different experience, and from an initial and hasty overview, […]
French Guyana is not known for much except its Penal Colony and Papillon French Guyana French Guyana is not known for much. Its history is shady, its current politics virtually unknown, but the country does have an icon for tourists, and that is the penal colonies, and in particular the […]
The Suriname River is fascinating, and for tourists travelling to Suriname, the communities along its bank offer a spectacular experience. Surinamese jungle lodges are great, and really offer visitors a wide range of standards, accessibility and activity. Some time ago I wrote about Kabalebo, a lodge deep in the rain […]
The Upper Suriname River is a living museum, and worth the effort to reach it Suriname Apart from geography geeks, stamp collectors and cartophiles, Suriname is a country that has escaped most peoples’ awareness. And this is a great pity, because as a destination, Suriname offers interest travellers a peak […]
Scotland is a truly peculiar destination, and driving in Scotland – its Highlands, its Lowlands, its cities and its islands offer visitors more variety than one can shake a proverbial stick at. From Glasgow to St Kilda it is one long exploration. From the major southern cities of Glasgow and […]
Northwest Scotland and the Scottish Highlands in November Touring in the Scottish Highlands is always a joy, and travelling the far-north of this wonderful destination is always an exercise in surprises. The scenery is breathtaking, the communities are charming, the food is memorable, accommodation delightful and the weather always a […]
Introducing North American journalists to Georgia is fun! As you probably know, Georgia, at the eastern end of the Black Sea, is one of my favourite countries in the world. Tbilisi, its capital enchants, Svaneti and Tusheti are two mountainous regions beyond description and the wine-growing region of Kakheti and […]