Dolphins
When I began investigating dolphins, I heard an almost unbelievable tale. Jojo, a dolphin who has taken up residence next to the Club Mediterranée in the Turks and Caicos Islands…
The Honey Guide
During a walking safari in Zambia my guide pointed to a small sparrow-like bird, then told me an incredible story. He said that this nondescript little creature, the Greater Honeyguide, uses a…
Tigers
I was once a spectator at one of the last great tiger shoots in India, before the sport was abolished in 1970. In the hills of Madya Pradesh, buffalo were tied up overnight to attract the prey…
Dear Hotel Owner
Ever since becoming Travel Editor of Harpers & Queen, I have felt increasingly sorry for the rich. During my earlier impecunious travels, I had fantasised about celebrated hotels.