Ben West

Biography

I have written articles for many publications including The New York Times, Times, Telegraph, Independent, Guardian, FT, Vogue, GQ, New Statesman, Spectator, Mail and Express. As well as writing on travel – in the process visiting around 90 countries – I have penned articles on the arts, health, property, education, careers and numerous other subjects. I have written a number of books, including the only dedicated English language guide to Cameroon for Bradt, and also a stage play, Gertrude’s Secret, which was performed at theatres around the UK for three years.

Destination Expertise

United Kingdom (UK), Europe, Africa, Greece, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Specialisms

Budget Travel, Contextual Journalism & Reporting, Cruise Travel, Cycling, Food & Drink, Hotel Reviews, Hiking, Luxury Travel, Safaris