Hidden street built by Pontius Pilate uncovered in Jerusalem 23 October 2019 The underground street known as the Stepped Street or Pilgrim's Path is not yet open... read more
Adventures in Ethiopia – Christmas in Lalibela 13 February 2014 Ethiopia's holy city of Lalibela was the last destination on our adventure and the part... read more
A vegan feast at the Mount Nelson’s Chef’s Table 13 July 2012 Mushrooms, cashew nut cheese and Parmesan-free risotto: a delicious six-course vegan feast at the Mount... read more
Dispatches from the Rift Valley: Ancient Harar and the end of Chapter One 19 January 2012 We are still zigzagging down the Great African Rift Valley and feeling the pace, all... read more
Chewing chat in Ethiopia 12 August 2011 Our driver sat beside me munching on what seemed to be a bunch of slender... read more
A cooking weekend with Reza Mahammad at African Relish 20 July 2011 Learning the art of mastering Indian cooking at African Relish with fabulous and flamboyant British... read more
No Man’s Land: travelling to Israel 22 March 2011 A predawn haze lit the kilometre of road before us. We trudged along it, still... read more
Two tours meet at Ebenezer in the Karoo 23 March 2009 The fact that we were so comfortable in the warm beds provided by our most... read more