Because you’re reading these words right now on a travel website, it probably won’t surprise you to learn I’m a travel writer. So I write about lots of places. (all places I’ve lived or places I love) ...

It has a population of around 550,000—but all the students and tourists and festivals make it feel much more big and busy. It’s also one of the most-visited cities in the UK—so, in the very center, it ...

Coming up: narrow roads, friendly faces, useful resources, horrible little bugs, endless miles of cycling + walking, a surprisingly-liberal visa-free policy, lots of prices, the difficulties of living ...

Coming up: claustrophobic tunnels, noodles for breakfast, mashed-up worms, baskets of frogs, some of the friendliest people on the planet, a museum that’ll make you cry, and everything you need to ...

Coming up: Uzbek food, optical illusions, tours, trips, cooking classes, a big pair of rusty hands, a reference to my son, giving yourself a massive anxiety attack, and the 17 best things to do in Da ...

Coming up: buses, trams, Edinburgh airport, ridesharing, the city’s famous Royal Mile, Lothian Buses, and all the basics (and beyond!) on how to get around Edinburgh. So, you’re visiting Edinburgh. … ...

Coming up: train rides, haunted pubs, references to Harry Potter, tea and scones, a bunch of old women, one of the best bike rides I’ve ever been on, and the 10 best weekend getaways from Newcastle.

Coming up: incredible cakes, a friendly white dog, endless lakeside views, vegan food you won’t hate, one of my favorite neighborhoods on the planet, a whole load of people-watching, digital nomads, ...

Coming up: cows, art installations, a bowling green, little parks, big parks, references to New York, more shoes than you’d probably expect, and the 10 best parks in Newcastle. I was born and raised ...

Coming up in this guide: hills, forests, rivers, shoreside rides, zooming around on two wheels, munching on ice cream and seafood, lots of mid-ride coffees, bike trails, and the top 10 cycling routes ...

Coming up: zip lines, cliffs, coastlines, bridges, Battersea, 3 different apes, a big London park, more quarries than you’re probably expecting, and the 10 best zip wires in the UK. I was born and ...

Coming up in this guide: road trips, Stirling Castle, religious buildings, outdoor action, kid-friendly fun, loads of weird animals, and 16 must see & best places in Stirling. Though it’s a famous ...