James Stewart

Contributing Writer at Robb Report

Freelance Writer of the Year 2024 & 2020, Travel Writer of the Year 2021. Now mostly over there at https://t.co/1RpaQaExj2

Articles

A practical guide to island-hopping in Croatia

5 days ago | yahoo.com | James Stewart

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Island-hopping is a charming way to discover Croatia, allowing you to enjoy shots of espresso and shimmering sea views on deck as you sail from coast to coast. National ferry operator Jadrolinija and private competitors link most inhabited islands in the country. The majority of inter-island trips run during the daytime and vary in length from just 20 minutes to a few hours, so no cabin is required for bookings.
A practical guide to island-hopping in Croatia

5 days ago | nationalgeographic.com | James Stewart

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Island-hopping is a charming way to discover Croatia, allowing you to enjoy shots of espresso and shimmering sea views on deck as you sail from coast to coast. National ferry operator Jadrolinija and private competitors link most inhabited islands in the country. The majority of inter-island trips run during the daytime and vary in length from just 20 minutes to a few hours, so no cabin is required for bookings.
How to plan the ultimate island-hopping adventure in Croatia

1 week ago | flipboard.com | James Stewart

Italy's Breathtaking Town Situated On A Cliff Is Famous For Chic Seaside Resorts And Renowned Ocean ViewsIf someone airdropped you in Peschici, you'd be forgiven for guessing you were on an island in Greece. Quaint alleys with paved cobblestone paths …
How to plan the ultimate island-hopping adventure in Croatia

1 week ago | nationalgeographic.com | James Stewart

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The fascination of islands is that they appear to be distinct, self-contained worlds. If that’s true, then Croatia is practically its own solar system. From the Kvarner Gulf at the head of the Adriatic to the Dalmatia region between Zadar and Dubrovnik, more than 1,185 islands spray down the coast like a meteorite shower.
In search of ‘fjaka’-the Croatian art of doing nothing

2 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.com | James Stewart

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). This story begins — as many good yarns do — in a bar. Specifically, Beach Bar Dodo beside Dubrovnik’s seafront, where I’m sipping beer with a friend. David Farley had sub-let his perfectly nice flat in New York to decamp to Croatia. What’s he doing with his days, I ask. Not much, he replies: “Perfecting my fjaka.”Fjaka, pronounced ‘fee-aka’, could only have come from a land of sunbaked islands.
Building a More Effective Parliament: NDI Supports Senegal’s MPs

2 weeks ago | ndi.org | James Stewart |West Africa

Senegal has a long and proud democratic history, standing as one of West Africa's most vibrant and dynamic democracies. In March 2024, Senegalese voters staged a political earthquake by elevating Bassirou Diomaye Faye to the presidency, making the 42-year-old Africa's youngest head of state. Voters broke decisively for Faye and his party – the Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l'éthique et la fraternité (PASTEF) – marking a stark departure from the previous administration.
What is noctourism and why it's on the rise

2 months ago | flipboard.com | James Stewart

1 day agoI know for a fact I will never come up with anything as clever as all these people. 1. Like this clever person who figured out a way to "encrypt" their message to someone whose wallet they found. "That’s very interesting! So assuming the person is older than 18 and younger than 95, there’s about 28k …
What is noctourism and why it's on the rise

2 months ago | yahoo.com | James Stewart

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Noctourism, or the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is set to transform how night owls see the world in 2025. In a Booking.com survey last year, nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents across 33 countries said they were considering holidays with experiences at night, from stargazing and safari sleep-outs to after-dark city tours. Luxury tour operator Wayfairer Travel reports nocturnal excursions were up by 25% in 2024.
What is noctourism and why it's on the rise

2 months ago | nationalgeographic.com | James Stewart

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Noctourism, or the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is set to transform how night owls see the world in 2025. In a Booking.com survey last year, nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents across 33 countries said they were considering holidays with experiences at night, from stargazing and safari sleep-outs to after-dark city tours. Luxury tour operator Wayfairer Travel reports nocturnal excursions were up by 25% in 2024.
The 14 best destinations to visit in 2025 - Which? News

Dec 19, 2024 | which.co.uk | James Stewart

You’ll see lots of lists like this around this time of year: some might make you raise an eyebrow or two. One much-hyped round-up hails East Anglia as one of the world’s must-visit regions for 2025. Why? Because it is ‘enigmatic’, and apparently ‘word is creeping out’ about the region. Who knew Cambridge and the Suffolk coast were such secrets? Another list recommends visiting Italian monasteries to listen to Gregorian chants – not a word on why 2025 is the year choral music holidays break through.