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Alex Johnson

United Kingdom

Alex splits his time between rural North Yorkshire and the remote Shetland Islands, spending every minute possible discovering new places. When he’s not traveling, he is writing to suppress the wanderlust. Alex published his first book in 2023, and when not working on the next, is always on the hunt for new destinations to provide the inspiration for more. Alex thrives on all things travel, but his main areas of interest are transportation, accommodation, and off-the-beaten-track destinations. He has a particularly keen interest in the UK, Eastern & Northern Europe, Turkey & Caucasia, the Levant, and the USA.

Education:University of AberdeenMA History & PoliticsExpertise:
History
Politics
Travel
Tourism
Member since: Mar 01, 2024Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 6

Articles by Alex Johnson

Cappadocia’s Hidden Cities and Rock-Cut Churches
Cappadocia’s Hidden Cities and Rock-Cut Churches

When a man in Cappadocia took a sledgehammer to his basement wall in 1963, he accidentally discovered a vast underground city.

Pera Palace: The Istanbul Muse for Literary Giants
Pera Palace: The Istanbul Muse for Literary Giants

The Pera Palace, one of Istanbul’s grandest hotels, has inspired and featured in some of the 20th century’s finest literature.

Why Visit Aqaba? Jordan’s City of Contrasts
Why Visit Aqaba? Jordan’s City of Contrasts

At the meeting point of Jordan, Egypt, and Israel, Aqaba has always been a crossroads. The city’s history shows how location and religion shape borders.

Is Beirut Safe? Exploring a City Shaped by Tragedy
Is Beirut Safe? Exploring a City Shaped by Tragedy

As Lebanon recovers from civil war and economic turmoil, is Beirut safe to visit once more?