Books

They're the most misunderstood fish on the planet. But are they tasty?

Catching public transport in Africa is always a bit of a lottery.

It's a staple in the east of Africa so you'd better get used to it.

It doesn't look it, but this is one of the most dangerous border crossings I've ever made.

How a chicken – and a kind stranger – maybe, possibly, saved my life.

Bought sight unseen on eBay Italy, would this 40-year-old Vespa live up to my expectations?

My favourite books by my favourite authors and the impact they had on me and my writing.

Even when things went wrong on my Vespa journey from Milan to Rome, they were really going right.

That time my Vespas were the stars of the 'On The Road With Vespa' exhibition.

Some of my most uncomfortable journeys have turned out to be my most memorable.