Returning to DC gave me a chance to revisit some favourites – and discover a few more.
Visiting Virginia
On my return to the DMV I was able to make a proper claim to my 17th state, Virginia.
Gallery: Luxembourg
Photos from the corners and capital of Luxembourg.
A Trio of Tripoints
Touring the corners of Luxembourg, in search of the places where it meets a pair of neighbours at once.
Two Nights In… Luxembourg
A luxury hotel proved an agreeable base for my explorations of 2024’s second new country.
One night in… Monaco
My visit to the smallest of the UN countries was a wash out…
Tokyo highlights
A trio of favourites from Japan’s capital.
Gallery: Hakone
Photos from my time in Hakone, mostly exploring around Lake Ashi.
An overnight visit to Hakone
Doing the best bits of the Hakone loop twice, and an ill-fated quest for magical eggs…
Gallery: Jet Lag: The Game
More from my excursions to Chiba, Urasa and Yairo.
Jet Lag: The Game
Following in the footsteps of my favourite competitive travellers.
Gallery: Helsinki 2023
Photos from my architecture-heavy tour of the Finnish capital.
A Finnish Feast
Dining is rarely a focus of my trips, but in Helsinki I enjoyed several excellent meals.
Nordic Light
Helsinki offers many remarkable buildings, but three stood out as highlights of my visit.
Overview: 40th birthday wanderings
For this year’s biggest adventure, I chose an ambitious destination.
Gallery: Switzerland 2023
A return to Zurich, and a first visit to Bern.
Bern 2023: IFSC World Championships
Another climbing-inspired trip to Switzerland, this time for the World Championships.
Gallery: DC23
Classical and Brutalist architecture in the US capital.
Sightseeing in DC
Conditions limited my outdoor activities in DC, but fortunately I had booked a few indoor attractions in advance.
Maryland, minimally
Weighing up my claims to have visited Kentucky and Maryland on this trip.