Travel tips

Believed to be one of the best Roman sites outside Italy, the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan is not to be missed.

If you asked me to describe Hungarian cuisine in four words, it would have to be: good old comfort food. The sort that’s rich and delicious, and leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy after eating it.

I thought ditching work and going travelling was something you did when you were straight out of university. If you didn’t do it then, you didn’t do it.

From its richly decorated temples to its quaint French-Indochinese architecture, you’ll soon realise why Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder.

It’s this ever-changing culture, woven with a rich and diverse history, which makes Fatih’s job as a storyteller and tour leader a fascinating one.

Guatemala is a spellbinding concoction: lava-carved landscapes, hazy cloud forests, crayon-bright chicken buses and the haunting ruins of one of the world’s truly great civilizations.

As constellations flicker, we fall into rhythm of quiet contemplation interspersed with stories and laughter.

Deciding how to tackle the mighty Nile can throw up all manner of questions. Not least, should I choose a felucca or riverboat?

The journeys were quirky and rewarding immersive experiences, and I would gladly take the train again (now that I’m prepared).