A Maverick Traveller

A colonial city that became the capital of a nation

A journey through three different urban areas in England: from the cradle of the Industrial Revolution to the cradle of the punks

In a fabled region of the southwest, I began a short tour of the Irish Republic

Birthplace of Aotearoa New Zealand, and a holiday playground

The most historic national park in Scotland

Two little towns north of Whangārei, New Zealand, are gateways to some of the best coastal experiences in the world

A wonderful wild peninsula right on the city’s doorstep

My reveal of the Auckland Domain continues, and then I head for the magic of Parnell

Some inner-city attractions you may not know about even if you have lived there for years. (The first instalment of a two-part post.)

Returning North via the Fairfax Train Station and Otautau

Exploring the less-known wonders of Western Southland, Aotearoa New Zealand

Exploring the less-known wonders of Western Southland, Aotearoa New Zealand

Mostly, now, in the southern part of this lovely Aotearoa New Zealand peninsula

My old hometown is so much more of a café society these days

Getting away from it all, only 90 km from the big city

The spectacular southern end of the Outer Hebrides

Three more lovely and historic isles in the Outer Hebrides

Small islands with lovely beaches

The biggest island in the Hebrides, always spoken of as two islands though it is not

Speed, bonny boat, like a bird on the wing / Over the sea to Skye

Exploring Britain’s northernmost city, last big battle on home soil, and loveliest glen

The best way from Dundee to Inverness, through Britain’s largest national park

The most historical city in Scotland

From the City of Discovery to the Fair City, both of them with famous castles on the river Tay