Richard Collett

  • Richard Collett Bio

    Richard is an award-winning travel writer based in Southwest England who’s addicted to traveling off the beaten track. He’s traveled to 75 countries and counting in search of intriguing stories, unusual destinations, and cultural curiosities.

    Richard loves traveling the long way round over land and sea, and you’ll find him visiting quirky micronations and breakaway territories as often as he’s found lounging on a beach (which is a lot).

    When he’s not writing for BBC Travel, National Geographic, or Lonely Planet, you can find Richard writing for the Wandering Wheatleys or updating his off-beat travel blog, Travel Tramp.

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The Best Luxury Hotels in Gold Coast, Australia

The 12 Best Luxury Hotels in Gold Coast

The skyscrapers and high-rise apartment blocks of the Gold Coast stretch endlessly along the white sands of Queensland’s southern shores. This is Australia’s number one beachside city, and there are some beautiful boutique properties and luxury hotels perfect for your trip. Although it’s located just a short journey south of Brisbane, Queensland’s second-largest city couldn’t

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Cool Boutique Hotels in Manchester, UK

The 12 Best Boutique Hotels in Manchester, UK

Manchester is northern England’s powerhouse city. Set between the River Irwell and a network of waterways and miles of canals, Manchester’s skyline is punctuated by red brick warehouses, Victorian clock towers, and industrial chimneys. And there are some excellent boutique hotels, luxury apartments, and five-star hotels packed with industrial history and heritage where you can

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