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 National Parks to Visit in the Fall

The 15 Best US National Parks to Visit in the Fall

From late September until December, national parks across the country enjoy milder climes that are perfect for experiencing your favorite outdoor activities in seriously epic locations. Go hiking in Yosemite, see bison migrations in Grand Teton, and camp out in Death Valley, where the temperatures drop from summer highs of “deadly” to just “scorching hot”

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Best Traditional Hungarian Dishes to try in Hungary

15 Traditional Hungarian Dishes you Have to Try (and Where to Try Them!)

Chimney Cakes smothered in cinnamon and bread bowls filled with Goulash will be your sweet and savory introduction to typical Hungarian food. Throw in Chicken Paprikash, a thick Pörkölt stew, and the fiery Fisherman’s Soup, and you’ve got yourself a national cuisine that’s never short of heartiness or spice. Give these unique Hungarian dishes a

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The Best Boutique Hotels in Frankfurt, Germany

The 12 Best Boutique Hotels in Frankfurt, Germany!

Frankfurt is Germany’s financial powerhouse, a strikingly modern city that dazzles with glass skyscrapers and contemporary architecture. You’ll find that Frankfurt’s best hotels are either as sleek and modern as the city’s financial district or as traditional as the Old Town. If you’re planning a German getaway, keep reading as we explain exactly where to

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