Benjamin Parker

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Benjamin Parker

London’s hotel scene is as diverse and dynamic as the city itself, from five-star luxury to the quirky and cool, pubs with rooftop gardens and the tallest building in the countryEnglish author Samuel Johnson wrote, “If you're tired of London, you're tired of life.” And perhaps the same can be said about the city’s hotels. There’s no shortage of impressive stays and grand dames with novel-worthy histories, but there are also dens of eccentricity, sultry boltholes and playful newcomers.

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Benjamin Parker

Benjamin Parker checks inFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Benjamin Parker |Annabel Grossman

Champagne tastes on a lemonade budget? This week, TravelSmart is sharing where to go and what to do to get that luxe edge to your next holiday – without hitting the bank balance too hard. Among the destinations, travel editor Benjamin Parker suggests a stop in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a place of old-world charm mixed with contemporary flair – and an example of an affordable city break that doesn’t have to compromise on quality.

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Benjamin Parker

The TravelSmart guide to Queensland, Australia’s Sunshine StateTravelSmart is going Down Under this week, exploring Queensland, Australia’s Sunshine State. Simon Calder and Benjamin Parker take a look at the immense diversity to be found, from rainforests to desert and thousands of miles of coastline – plus the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral system.

Mar 8, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Benjamin Parker |Annabel Grossman

This week, Independent Travel is putting the pedal to the metal to explore some of the very best road trips in the US. Annabel Grossman and Benjamin Parker share insights into how to make the most of the open road across the States, from scenic routes to iconic stops, the classics to some of the hidden gems you'll find on four (or perhaps two) wheels.