The Travel Journal

Asia: One Continent, About a Thousand Different Holidays
Asia: One Continent, About a Thousand Different Holidays
One continent. Fifty-four countries. Far too many adventures for a single bucket list. From Kenya’s golden savannahs and Namibia’s towering dunes to Egypt’s ancient temples, Morocco’s colourful medinas and the... Read more...
Africa and Its Many Landscapes: Where Should You Actually Go?
Africa and Its Many Landscapes: Where Should You Actually Go?
Africa is not one destination — and this blog is your starting map. Travel from classic safaris in Kenya and Tanzania to Namibia’s otherworldly deserts, Egypt’s ancient temples, Morocco’s medinas,... Read more...
Illustrated mountain path, North Star and wildflowers
Welcome to the Quills & Crossings Travel Journal
Destination stories, honest opinions, folklore and the journeys that refuse to fit neatly inside a top-ten list. Read more...
Solo traveller exploring with a backpack for Quills & Crossings
Pack Light, Travel Far, and Don't Get Kidnapped” — A Solo Traveler’s Survival Guide
An honest, practical and reassuring guide to solo travel—from packing and personal safety to loneliness, confidence and discovering the freedom of going entirely your own way. Read more...
London skyline and landmarks for Quills & Crossings
London Local, Tourist Heart: Rediscovering the City I Call Home
A London local with a tourist heart explores the capital’s history, famous sights, green spaces, markets and the unexpected corners that keep the city endlessly exciting. Read more...