Falling for Cats Protection
A 10,000-foot charity skydive over Perranporth, Cornwall, in support of Cats Protection, following a series of weather delays and grounded flights
James Merriman
I am a British traveller, award longlisted writer and lead web developer based in Devon, England.
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The Town Behind the Postcard
Look behind the postcard image of Painswick. The famous honey-coloured stone hides Civil War graffiti and rows of empty holiday cottages.
Just Long Enough to Feel It
My first four hours in Shanghai began on the 430 km/h Maglev train and ended with a shared box of soup dumplings in the fog along the Huangpu River
The Unmarked Page
When a cancelled flight to Cuba leaves me stranded in Cancún, I confront my travel anxiety and the collapse of a carefully built itinerary.
Into the Mist: Venezuela Beyond the Warnings
From tense border checks in Caracas to a five-hour canoe ride through the jungle. An honest look at travelling to Venezuela's Angel Falls
My Tehran: Beyond the Headlines
Travel to Tehran beyond the headlines. A first-hand story of fear, first impressions and the quiet kindness that reshaped my view of Iran.
The Awakening of Leptis Magna
Explore the spectacular ruins of Leptis Magna in Libya. Uncover the Arch of Septimius Severus, ancient trader forums and a grand Roman amphitheatre.
The Heart of the Village
I emerge from my front door onto the main street of Chittlehampton.
Autumnal Exmoor
A grand oak tree guards the entrance to Simonsbath car park, its canopy a firework display of greens, yellows and reds.
Eating my way through Nice
The dish arrives, releasing a strong aroma of garlic.