The Dust of Akşehir
by Gurkan Avci Winner of Stories For Survival, the 2025 PureTravel Writing Competition Judges comments: This is one of the shortest entries this year – but also perhaps the most…
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Review: Is Emirates Economy Class the best?
When Robert Ferguson was cancelled off a flight to Dubai with only 24 hours notice (by an airline to be reviewed at a later date…) he needed a quick and…
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10 Weird People You Always Meet at the Airport
I’ve spent a lot of time in airports over the years. My early life as a mountain guide entailed a lot of traveling between expeditions and I used to hate…
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The Ultimate Guide to Gap Year Travel
A gap year is one of the most exciting opportunities a young traveller can take. Whether you’ve just finished school, graduated from university, or are taking a career break, a…
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When the Best Place Aren’t on the Map: The Best Hidden Coastal Villages in Europe
I still remember the moment I realized I was over it. Standing shoulder to shoulder with a sea of strangers on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, trying to snap a photo of…
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Where to Travel This Autumn: 8 Affordable Destinations With No Crowds
Autumn is one of my favourite times to travel. The summer hordes have gone home, flights drop in price, and the weather, in many places, is far kinder than the…
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Where to Stay in Edinburgh During the Fringe Festival and How to Get the Best Deal
I’ve been to Edinburgh more times than I can count now, usually for two reasons. Either I’m there to exhibit art with our charity at the Dundas Street Gallery in…
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Svalbard Wildlife: How Many of the Arctic Big Five Will You See?
Svalbard is a remarkable destination. The scale, remoteness, and beauty of this epic Arctic landscape hits you the moment you arrive. Known for its mighty glaciers and endless hours of…
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24 Hours in Topsham, Devon – Food, Ferries and Outdoor Fun
I was recently in Exeter for my son’s graduation and, rather than paying the premium prices for city-centre hotels and Airbnbs during grad week, we opted to stay in Topsham…
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Trekking Across Borneo: An Unforgettable Journey through Jungle and Time
In 1989, Borneo was still largely unmapped by tourism. There were few hotels, no smartphones, no Google Maps, and few people outside Southeast Asia could even locate Kalimantan, the Indonesian…
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