A moveable fiesta – the indigenous markets of Oaxaca
“Watch out, the green one is hot,” cautions the elderly Zapotec woman sat next to me at the wobbly oilclothed table. At the weekly market in Zaachila, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the local street specialty, a tlayuda, is served with a choice of salsas: a spicy “roja” made from tomatoes, onions and chillies, … Continue reading A moveable fiesta – the indigenous markets of Oaxaca
A Hedonist’s Guide to Cuba
Everything you have heard about Cuba is a lie. That said, Cuba is an experience like no other and now that you have been informed, I would recommend you go. After all, it does photograph deceptively well. Forewarned is forearmed, so here are my top tips for making the most of your Cuban adventure. Continue reading A Hedonist’s Guide to Cuba
My first CN Traveller article
My very first piece published in Conde Nast Traveller – arguably the best travel magazine in the English speaking world. Head over here to read about Oaxaca. Continue reading My first CN Traveller article
Mexico City – a handful of jet lagged observations
There are two types of city break. There is the Paris-type: where you leisurely stroll from a boulangerie to a cafe, making pit stops at tiny artisanal shops before settling down with an aperitif to people watch and enjoy the day well wasted. And then there is Mexico City. Continue reading Mexico City – a handful of jet lagged observations
Naples – death, food and football
“Let’s go eat in Naples.” said Charlie to me one drizzly winter morning. This is my sort of man, you see – he knows his buffala from his burrata and rather than nipping down the road to try the new pizza place, he cuts straight to the chase. I admit, Naples has held little attraction … Continue reading Naples – death, food and football
Hedonist Manifesto 