Writing Portfolio
A culinary tour of Kansas City, the Midwestern city where food is ruled by flame – Nat Geo Traveller
California’s gold rush towns are booming – 175 years on – The Telegraph
How to get your 10 thousand steps on Venice Beach – Lonely Planet
10K steps down and around LA’s (in)famous Sunset Strip – Lonely Planet
Where the Chefs Eat: Aktar Islam on the best restaurants in the UK – Condé Nast Traveller
The Leinster hotel review – The Telegraph
‘Like Soho in the 80s’: Inside Athens’ most interesting neighbourhood, Exarchia – inews
‘It’s all my dad’s ever known’: The young families keeping the Birmingham balti alive – TimeOut
Monet happy returns: Normandy celebrates 150 years of Impressionism – The Guardian
‘It’s basically a Ladybird book’: Inside Bournville, Cadbury’s peculiar tee-total Victorian village – The Telegraph
The best hotels in Valencia – Condé Nast Traveller
Montréal vs Toronto: how do you choose between Canada’s two biggest cities? – Lonely Planet
The Art-Splashed Corner of France That Makes a Big Impression – TTG
Walking Leicester’s new Richard III trail – 530 years in the making – The Guardian
The plight of the balti: Birmingham’s fight to keep an iconic dish alive – Adventure.com
A guide to Marseille: beaches, bouillabaisse and street art on the French Med – Nat Geo Traveller
Why America’s A-list are falling for Birmingham – The Telegraph
A first-timer’s guide to Luxembourg – Lonely Planet
How to spend a day in West Hollywood, LA’s high-energy playground – The Independent
Le Mans makes the perfect French city break – and not just for petrolheads – The Telegraph
Inside the Barbados Crop Over Festival – Irish Independent
The best pubs in Liverpool – Condé Nast Traveller
Why the best way to see Japan is on foot – The Telegraph
Why Liverpool is the perfect host city for Eurovision – Daily Mail
12 Stunning Islands in the United Kingdom You’ve Never Heard Of – Fodor’s
The untold history of the world’s most notorious whiskey – Adventure
The 10 Best Places to View the Hollywood Sign – Fodor’s
The magical Christmas break that’s just an hour from Calais – The Telegraph
Sweets, stews and Sauvignon Blanc: a taste of northern Slovenia – Nat Geo Traveller
6 reasons to explore Tennessee beyond Nashville – loveEXPLORING
Britain’s 15 coolest neighbourhoods – and how to see them like a local – The Telegraph
The Best Christmas Markets in France – OMIO
12 Natural Wonders That Have Us Dreaming About Life Down Under – Fodor’s
Cool Things to do in Dublin – Condé Nast Traveller
8 ways to see Barbados beyond the beaches – loveEXPLORING
The best things to do in Birmingham – Condé Nast Traveller
Colorado calling: The gateway to the Rocky Mountains – Daily Mail
6 reasons to explore Colorado’s great outdoors – loveEXPLORING
From rugged coasts to ancient hills, these are the best hikes in the UK – Lonely Planet
8 of the best museums in Birmingham – Lonely Planet
6 things to do in France’s wild Camargue region – loveEXPLORING
The 14 Best Restaurants in Birmingham – Condé Nast Traveller
Discover fine wines and fiery flavours on Tunisia’s Cap Bon peninsula – Nat Geo Traveller
The best times to visit Nice, from colorful carnivals to free music festivals – Lonely Planet
Telegraph Hotel review, Coventry – The Telegraph
Luxembourg in focus – The Jewish Chronicle
10 of the best pubs in Dublin – Condé Nast Traveller
6 reasons why you should visit Hungary’s Lake Balaton this summer – loveEXPLORING
The 15 most fun things to do in Birmingham – Lonely Planet
Esch-Sur-Alzette: Why you need to visit Europe’s Capital of Culture 2022 – Euronews Culture
The 15 best things to do in Bristol – from Bansky to bridges – Lonely Planet
The 6 best Christmas markets in Birmingham – Condé Nast Traveller
12 of the Best Small Towns in Ireland – Travel + Leisure
How to explore Catalonia’s Costa Daurada – loveEXPLORING
Best hotels in Birmingham – The Times
The best things to do in Liverpool this weekend – Lonely Planet
Beach, Mountains or Woods: Whichever You Prefer, Here’s Where to Find Solace in Canada – Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
How has COVID impacted our mobility and how will it affect the future of European cities? – Euronews Next
48 hours in… Birmingham, an expert guide to the evolving Midlands powerhouse – The Telegraph
Hotel Review of The Grand Hotel Birmingham – The Telegraph
Is this Switzerland? No, I’m in the Shropshire Hills – The Guardian
Six of Lyon’s best bistro-style ‘bouchon’ restaurants – Nat Geo Traveller
Why only Quebec can claim poutine – BBC Travel
Experience Paris through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway – Euronews Travel
What to do in England’s scenic Malvern Hills – Nat Geo Traveller
Why this small, crowd-free country could be the perfect holiday in 2021 – Euronews Travel
The best things to do in Birmingham, from canal walks to a secret garden – The Telegraph
A guide to the most seductive neighbourhoods in Europe – Euronews Travel
Is Multigenerational Travel Going to Be a Post-Pandemic Trend? – Fodor’s
The inside guide to York – Nat Geo Traveller
Jamaica’s Port Royal: The wickedest city on Earth? – BBC Travel
Blimp Travel Might Be Making a Comeback Soon. Seriously. – Fodor’s
A postcard from Stratford-upon-Avon, where tourism has collapsed without the RSC – The Telegraph
12 of the Most Charming Fairy-Tale Towns in Germany – Fodor’s
Why you should visit Luxembourg instead of Europe’s major capitals – The Washington Post
Is It Safe to Eat Street Food During COVID-19? – Fodor’s
The best things to do outdoors in Birmingham during lockdown – The Telegraph
Is this Europe’s Most Misunderstood Capital? – BBC Travel
For the best view of Paris, skip the crowded Eiffel Tower and head to Tower Montparnasse – The Washington Post
The best restaurants in Birmingham, from haute cuisine to sensational street food – The Telegraph
City Valet: Swiss Alps Travel Guide – The Lux Cut
These are the Coolest Neighbourhoods in the UK – Condé Nast Traveller
How Many of France’s Natural Wonders Have You Been To? – Fodor’s
Travel Guide for Atlanta: What to Do + Where to Eat – Dish Miami
How to Do 3 Days in Lyon, France – WestJet Magazine
The Killarney Accommodation Guide: 11 Gorgeous Places To Stay In Killarney In 2020 – The Irish Road Trip
Here’s How You Can Travel to Spain Post-COVID-19 – Dish Miami
12 Extremely Bizarre Border Situations Around the World – Fodor’s
The 9 Best Bars in Birmingham – Condé Nast Traveller
Can We Travel to Greece This Summer? – Dish Miami
15 free things to do in Lyon, France – Lonely Planet
10 of the best things to do in Bogotá, Colombia – Wanderlust
Love It or Hate It: 12 Striking Examples of the World’s Most Controversial Architectural Style – Fodor’s
La Croix-Rousse, Lyon – Neighbourhood – Open Skies (Emirates)
8 alternative reasons to visit Brighton – Lonely Planet
City of 1000 Flavours – Going Places (Malaysia Airlines)
Brum’s the New Black – Escape
The 6 best day trips from Birmingham – Lonely Planet
A Rainy First Night in Hong Kong – Travelmag
10 reasons to visit Birmingham, Britain’s second city – Lonely Planet
The Other Side of the City – I Choose Birmingham
Insights – Purnell’s – b.inspired (Brussels Airlines)
Media Appearances
Podcast interview on Travel Writing World
Radio interview on BBC Radio York (Starts at 1hr 48mins)