In truth, I could have called this ‘the difference between copywriting and travel writing, and any other kind of creative writing. I reference copywriting or...
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In case I risk a fleet of black cabs descending on my house, their drivers with pitchforks at the ready, let me just say I...
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A writing website I subscribe to publishes articles about the craft of writing. One which caught my eye recently involved something called Imposter Syndrome –...
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After years of living in climates where autumn sort of shuffled in rather than announce itself by parading a flamboyant burst of rich colours, we’re...
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We’re in the process of doing something we swore back in 2017 we’d never do again – buying a house. Anyone who’s read Andy’s book...
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This week, a picture of a 5-star hotel on Tenerife popped up on my Facebook memories. It was quite topical as it was of the...
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Which of these is correct when it comes to using foreign words in writing? The man glanced up at me, nodded, and said, ‘buenos días.’...
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There are three mythical places that exist just about everywhere in the world of writing walking directions. I have searched for them on volcanic plains...
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It’s very difficult to side-step reverting to travel writing clichés. Even the format of many UK travel articles is a cliché in a way. I...
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A conversation on Madeira between an English and America couple gave me the perfect excuse to use a feature on this website theme I haven’t...
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By the Time Dawn Breaks
A tale of mystery & magic from the Canary Islands. available to buy on Amazon here
Camel Spit & Cork Trees
A fast-moving travelogue about life in off the beaten track areas of Portugal - [Find Out More]
The Real Tenerife
An insider's guide to Tenerife written with insight and passion by travel writers who, for 14 years, lived on the island ... [Find Out More]
Walk This Way Tenerife
The best of Tenerife’s walking routes written by travel writers specialising in Tenerife & the Canary Islands... [Find Out More]
