James Smart

London, UK

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Based in London, I cover everything from graphic novels to cybersecurity. A former Lonely Planet editor, I love exploring British history, Spanish backstreets and unexpected menu items.

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Lonely Planet Journeys - NC500
Lonely Planet, NC500, Ormerod, Robert Ormerod, Scotland, UK
sheep in a field near Eriboll church on the NC500.

Sep 18, 20259 min read

The 13 best things to do in Scotland

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Aug 27, 20257 min read

18 things you should know before visiting Edinburgh

Dubrovnik, Croatia, 22. october 2021., beautiful medieval old town, travel destination , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-21T15:59:45.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Europe cities in shoulder season, other: Claire Naylor

Aug 26, 20256 min read

When is the best time to visit Croatia?

panoramic view of old town Dubrovnik, Croatia, showing terracotta rooftops, ancient architecture, the Mediterranean Sea, and ancient fortifications. Dalmatian coast. , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-10T19:20:52.000Z, User: Ppeterson948, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Global Publishing WIP , other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

May 15, 20256 min read

How to get around in Croatia

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Mar 12, 20259 min read

14 destinations that reveal the best of Scotland

Motorhome parked at the side of the road near Bealach na Ba and Applecross in summer in the Scottish Highlands with blue skies, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-23T21:42:32.000Z, User: robinbarton170, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Epic Van Trips of Europe 1, other: Robin Barton

Oct 16, 20247 min read

5 of the most spectacular road trips in Scotland, from the Highlands to the islands

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Mar 14, 20244 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Croatia?

Enjoyed the panoramic views from a nearby mountainside.

Mar 19, 20236 min read

11 of the best free things to do in Dubrovnik

The Culzean Castle was built perched on the Ayrshire cliffs in the late 18th century. The surrounding park includes conifers and beech, the Fountain Court, a sandy coastline, a Swan Pond, formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses. Now the castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to the public. Tourist visiting the estate.

Aug 3, 20227 min read

Visit these 9 buildings to experience the history of Scotland

Wide view of stones at Stonehenge. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England and consists of a ring of standing stones. Beautiful Stonehenge wish blue sky.

Feb 7, 20226 min read

Stonehenge: get to know England's most mysterious monument

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