The first (and still only) country to ever refuse me a visa was Romania. The country fascinated me, particularly the megalomaniac building projects of its leader Nicolae Ceausescu. But it was not to be, and I was refused entry by his government.
Author of best selling travel guides to Turkmenistan and Vanuatu. Contributor to magazines and publications including The Idler, The Daily Telegraph, and Louder than War.
Photographer for Getty Images.
As heard on UK local radio's 'Great Destinations' travel show.
Loves history, volcanoes & beer. A bottle of wine, fresh bread & cheese on a beach is luxury travel.
Contact him for freelance work, speaking engagements, or invitations to brewery openings.
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