Laura French

Travel Weekly • 4th July 2025

Discover Dolly Parton's Tennessee, from thrill rides to live music

"I get people calling up, asking to speak to me because they know I’m Dolly Parton’s niece,” says Danielle Parton, as she hands me a shot of electric-blue moonshine from behind a glitzy gold bar...

The Telegraph • 1st May 2025

Telegraph Review: Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort

Elegant, safari-style canvas tented rooms sit in front of a lagoon dotted with lily pads at this singular Phuket property...

Adventure.com • 1st March 2025

Why now, more than ever, an overtouristed Bali—and its visitors—need to embrace responsible tourism

A chorus of crickets whistled away, while a cuckooing cockerel attempted to out-crow them. Stood above the jungle on a deserted wooden platform, I scanned my surroundings...

The Independent • 18th February 2025

Sheer drops and near-misses: Exploring Vietnam’s untouched landscapes by motorbike

In an ever-more connected world, finding somewhere that still feels “off the beaten track” is a bit like finding that pot at the end of the rainbow. So when I heard about the Ha Giang loop – a 300-mile motorbike journey through the mountains of northern Vietnam...

The i Paper • 11th January 2025

The 'magic towns' perfect for winter sun exploration off the tourist trail

It's market day, and the streets are alive. Mariachi bands wielding trumpets, violins and giant guitarróns parade along a packed-out cobbled lane...

The Telegraph • 27th November 2024

Get onboard for river cruise delights

From the elaborate Habsburg palaces of Vienna to the castle-topped villages of Bavaria, Europe is a cultural treasure trove – and if you fancy stringing together some of its most captivating spots in one laid-back, leisurely trip, a river cruise is an excellent option...

Wanderlust • 19th July 2024

Review: A mind-body recharge at Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand

Set between a cerulean lagoon and the flour-soft sands of Bang Tao beach, Banyan Tree Phuket is as far from Patong – the island’s heaving party capital – as you can get. Here it’s all about switching off...

Travel Weekly • 11th July 2024

Way Out West

The gravel crunches underfoot as we bump along a dusty desert track. In front, marbled cliffs jut up in colossal, finger-like shards, dominating the skyline with their dusky pink silhouette...

Aspire Travel Club • 25th June 2024

History in the making: Uncovering ancient stories in AlUla

"This is the most incredible archaeological landscape and cultural heritage resource I’ve ever seen,” says archaeologist Adam Ford, as he stands against a backdrop of colossal rocks...

Aspire Travel Club • 11th June 2024

Banyan Tree Phuket's sustainable regeneration

I take a deep breath and inhale – aromas of fresh coconut and warm, sizzling pancakes mix with the heady scent of tropical, humid air...

The Telegraph • 10th May 2024

Discover the best places to eat in AlUla

Tucked between towering red-orange monoliths and swathes of barely-trodden sand, AlUla is fast emerging as a hub for those keen to escape the crowds...

US News & World Report • 25th January 2024

Bali Travel Guide

From the white-sand beaches and surf-cool vibes of the south to the tumbling waterfalls and rolling rice fields of the north, Bali knows how to charm...

The Independent • 8th November 2023

Urban Adventures in Tennessee

From the honky-tonks of Nashville to the rock ‘n’ roll venues of Memphis, the former home of Elvis has long been known for its music credentials – but it’s not only about the big-hitters...

The Independent • 8th November 2023

A Gallery Guide to Miami’s Thriving Arts Scene

Every December, Art Basel descends on Miami, drawing artists and collectors from across the world to experience the largest global contemporary art fair in North America...

US News & World Report • 2nd November 2023

Barcelona Travel Guide

Barcelona has some of the most unique and inspiring architecture in the world, so a small-group tour to get behind-the-scenes at the city's parks, museums and churches is a must-do...

Rough Guides • 23rd October 2023

A Guide To Mexico’s Best Pueblos Magicos

While the likes of Cancun, Pacific Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City might take most of the limelight, Mexico is home to a plethora of postcard-pretty towns that don’t always get the glory...

Tempus Magazine • 17th October 2023

Sailing Central America on the world’s largest hand-sailed ship

“Dolphins!” shouts the captain, and I turn to glimpse three bobbing gracefully out of the water, their sleek, glossy bodies shimmering under a sunset glow....

Wanderlust • 1st October 2023

A slow travel guide to Madrid

Madrid might be a city, but you wouldn’t know it from the pace. Locals take things slow here, and whether it’s strolling through one of the capital’s 200-plus green spaces, stopping for tapas at an al fresco terrace...

Sailawaze UK • 1st August 2023

Madeira cruise port: What to see, do & eat in Funchal

From colourful cobbled streets and elegant Baroque architecture to flower-bedecked gardens and quaint taverna patios, Funchal knows how to charm...

Travel Weekly • 29th June 2023

Into the wilderness: Sailing to Alaska

The engine purrs as we speed across the water. To my left, snow-topped mountains rise above a sea of skyscrapers, carpeted in olive-green trees; beneath us, the water gently ripples...