Kurt Johnson
Freelance writer
Kurt Johnson is an author and journalist based in Europe. He likes to travel places of historical import, in particular the post -Soviet sphere.
I booked a safari on the cheap, then my plans unravelled
Short on time and money, I did a safari on a shoestring. It was both frustrating and profound.
- Kurt Johnson
In winter, this Italian tourist mecca is a different (better) city
While a winter-time trip to Florence will never be yours alone, it allows you to adopt a laziness that feels in keeping with the true spirit of the city.
- Kurt Johnson
We tried to beat the crowds to this stunning Italian island – it didn’t go so well
We planned to avoid Capri’s tourist throngs and heat by visiting out of season, but our cunning strategy didn’t quite pay off.
- Kurt Johnson
It’s next to one of Italy’s most famous sites, but few visit this side
Pompeii may steal the limelight, but the looming, roiling Mount Vesuvius is the true star of Naples, and few even realise you can climb it.
- Kurt Johnson
‘Do you know how many followers I have?’ Dodging influencers in Bali
At a beach club after a friend’s wedding, the bride’s family were asked by an influencer if they would move so he could get his shot. I had to escape this.
- Kurt Johnson
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