Tourist Guide

I’ll share my local-knowledge tips and through-the-ages stories of Chester and North Wales.

Journalist

My words will add value to your publication. I know what makes a good story and I know how to tell it.

Author

My creative ideas for non-fiction writing will turn abstract stories into must-read texts — and get people talking.

Content Writer

You can trust me to me tell your brand’s story. From travel companies to higher education, I find the human-interest angle that engages readers.

Media Tutor

I know how you can improve your writing. My writing workshops for eduction, business and individuals have helped people to find their voice.

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A Great British seaside break to the Italianate village of Portmeirion, North Wales

July 28, 2025

Here is my latest feature for Telegraph Travel, part of the Great British seaside series. I visited Portmeirion, staying in the village overnight for a taste of Clough’s architectural folly without the crowds. Read on for top tips about how to make the most of your visit, plus a heads… Read more

How to enjoy a seaside trip to the quirky mid Wales resort of Aberystwyth

June 22, 2025

A trip to Aberystwyth for Telegraph Travel as part of their summer seaside series. I spent a couple of days in the Mid Wales resort to find out more about regeneration and the uniquely quirky charm of Aber. Here’s a sample from the feature: It was a hub of lead-mining… Read more

A tour of South Wales to mark the centenary of the screen idol Richard Burton

April 7, 2025

The Welsh actor Richard Burton would have marked his 100th birthday this year. On the eve of the release of the film Mr Burton about his early life in Wales, I joined a new tour in south Wales to learn more about the screen legend. It visits the village where… Read more