Och, it’s great to be back on Lake Zurich. Even better when gifted an iced bottle of brut from the hotel. Perks of the job and all that. Time to get smashed 🌞 🍾Zürich Tourism

Me? Here? In a vineyard with the keys to the cellar? At 10 o’clock in the morning? With my reputation? What were they thinking of? 🍾

🇨🇭Switzerland, I'm very fondue you. Here's my latest on all your best bits for Times Travel, featuring personal faves Mürren - Schilthorn, Lucerne Tourism & Ticino Turismo #IneedSwitzerland Switzerland thetimes.com/travel/destina…

A soggy sandwich at the top of a Scottish Munro in the mist will never be the same again. #INeedSwitzerland Switzerland madeinbern

Between heaven and earth: what a sublime, yet emotional weekend hiking the new Eiger Hall of Fame trail & Aletsch Glacier. A fitting tribute to daredevils and wild-eyed heroes, my old man included 🧗‍♂️ Jungfrau Region Switzerland madeinbern #INeedSwitzerland #eiger

Most beautiful mountains in the world? I’ll start… #grindelwald

The Scottish capital has developed into a genuine foodie destination, as demonstrated by our edit of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. condenasttraveller.visitlink.me/t0GM0M

Just in time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here's my bumper guide on where to eat (and why) in Edinburgh for Condé Nast Traveller. Don't tell me the George Square street food stands are better.🍴 cntraveller.com/gallery/best-r…

I'm writing another book! About #Edinburgh! A 200-page love letter to Auld Reekie! And I'm seeking out travel news, unsung places, hints, hacks and gossip! So, please do email/DM any bits and pieces over the coming weeks. Please share and RT, travel pals!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥳 #ForeverEdinburgh

Merlin’s beard, looks like I’m staying in the actual Hogwarts tonight. Sorting hat says: Slytherin. #VisitScotland

As braw as braw gets. Scotland does the best beaches #VisitScotland

After 6 days on the road in Argyll, Lochaber & the Highlands in *record breaking rain* last week, I still managed to find sparks of sunshine between the storms ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wild About Argyll | Scotland’s Adventure Coast Outdoor Capital of the UK - Lochaber The Pierhouse Hotel VisitScotland Historic Environment Scotland #VisitScotland #Scotland

Now the Fringe has finished, the rain has stopped and the sun is back (even if only briefly), there's no better time to explore dream-like Edinburgh. My latest for Lonely Planet is free to read below ⬇️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-t…

Older than the Pyramids. Built before Stonehenge. Yet so few people have heard of #Kilmartin Glen. So, I dug into the past of this transcendent, Indiana Jonesian wonder for BBC Travel. #WildAboutArgyll NatureScot Wild About Argyll | Scotland’s Adventure Coast bbc.com/travel/article…

Seacliff Beach on Saturday. Just like a Rothko 🏖️ #eastlothian #VisitScotland VisitScotland

Och, that's downright lovely and immensely humbling to be nominated as a finalist in *four* Travel Media Awards. Heartfelt thanks to Travel Media Awards & the judges. As a gesture of goodwill in return, I'll come to London to drink all your free Champagne 🥳🍾 #TravelMediaAwards2024

Now the Olympics and Paralympics are out of the way (well, almost), it's time for the real rock stars of sport. Here's my preview piece for BBC Travel on this weekend's World Stone Skimming Championships. And it sold out faster than Glastonbury. 🪨 bbc.com/travel/article…