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I'm Phil and I'm a travel writer from Cambridge, UK. Travel is both my profession and my passion and I tell stories from the people and places I have visited across over 110 countries.My writing and photography has been published in BBC Travel, The Independent, Travel & Leisure and Food, Wine & Travel Magazine amongst others. I specialise in telling stories from lesser-known destinations and 'best kept secrets' in popular locations, with a focus on cultural, outdoor, road trip and LGBTQ+ travel. I aim to amplify local voices which capture the joy and essence of a place so readers feel compelled to visit for themselves.
Alongside journalism, I'm a copywriter and create commissioned content – from SEO-optimised blogs to advertorials to social media campaigns – for destinations and attractions looking to reach a global audience of independent travellers.
My own blog is called Someone Else's Country, which is aimed at busy professionals who are low on time but high on wanderlust. Popular series include 'Second Time In…' and 'Go Where Others Don't' which spotlight lesser known – but no less intriguing – attractions for returning and first-time visitors respectively.
My recent memorable travels include Sri Lanka, Louisiana, Togo and Benin and Norway's Lofoften Islands and I am excited to explore new destinations including the Natchez Trace Parkway, southern Tunisia and Bodensee before the end of 2026.
Mini-Portfolio Work Examples
- The Independent – Tired of Florence’s Overcrowding? Head to Umbria
- BBC Travel – The Unwritten Rules of Wimbledon
- The Independent – Africa’s Weirdest Pub Crawl
- Much Better Adventures – Finding Freedom As A Queer Traveller Outdoors
- The Independent – Swap Morocco for Tunisia, The Most Intriguing Destination on the Med
- The Independent – Spain’s Hidden Oasis
- Travel & Leisure – The Unexpected City Called The Happiest in America?
- Yahoo Life – Stories From A Travel Writer – Ten…Nine…Eight…Panic…
- BBC Travel – Are The Most Beautiful Islands In The World In Danger
- Conde Nast Traveler – 15 Best Ways To Experience LGBTQ+ Berlin
- The Independent – The Perfect Tuscan Base You Haven’t Heard Of
- Food, Wine & Travel – Beyond Google: Finding New Mexico’s Best Places to Eat The Old Fashioned Way
- Travel & Leisure – The Wild Freedom of Lofoten’s Summer
- Darkus – 5 Steps To Your Dream Round The World Trip (print magazine: link to PDF)
- Food, Wine & Travel – A Journey Through Tunisia’s Living History
Recent & Upcoming Trips
Florida (5/26), Brittany (6/26), Michigan (7/26), Albania and Genoa (8/26), Alberta (9/26), Southern Tunisia (10/26), Hamburg & Black Forest (10/26) Deep South (LS, AB, MS, TN) (11/26), Bodensee (11/26), Minneapolis (12/26), Nova Scotia (6/27)Destination Expertise
British Isles, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sri Lanka, United States of America (USA)Specialisms
Adventure Travel, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Hiking, LGBTQIA+ Travel, Road TripsSocial Media
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