Olly Beckett
@aplantogo.bsky.social
Travel writer (bylines inc. Fodor's, Travel + Leisure, Time Out, National Geographic, Cruise and Travel), member of British Guild of Travel Writers. Editor of Mountains Magazine. Specialising in:
Mountain tourism | Responsible travel | Cruise | Hiking
Mountain tourism | Responsible travel | Cruise | Hiking
I don't know how Croatia does it, but every time I visit it's like a balm for my soul
September 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
I don't know how Croatia does it, but every time I visit it's like a balm for my soul
In 1296 Marco Polo was captured by the Venetians, 730 years later I watched a commemorative opera performance overlooking the ancient town of Korcula, which claims the famous traveller was born there.
September 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
In 1296 Marco Polo was captured by the Venetians, 730 years later I watched a commemorative opera performance overlooking the ancient town of Korcula, which claims the famous traveller was born there.
Arggghh Croatia what has happened? In two days we've been scammed twice, our ferry "broke down" and I've seen how much more of an overcrowded hellhole Dubrovnik has become. Fortunately Korcula is proving perfectly pretty.
September 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Arggghh Croatia what has happened? In two days we've been scammed twice, our ferry "broke down" and I've seen how much more of an overcrowded hellhole Dubrovnik has become. Fortunately Korcula is proving perfectly pretty.
This new @europeansleeper.eu route (beginning Apr 2028) will create a fun sleeper train circle:
1. Brussels > Malmo (European Sleeper)
2. Malmo > Berlin (Snälltåget)
3. Berlin > Zurich (ÖBB)
4. Zurich > Vienna (ÖBB)
5. Vienna > Brussels (ÖBB)
1. Brussels > Malmo (European Sleeper)
2. Malmo > Berlin (Snälltåget)
3. Berlin > Zurich (ÖBB)
4. Zurich > Vienna (ÖBB)
5. Vienna > Brussels (ÖBB)
August 25, 2026 at 2:38 PM
This new @europeansleeper.eu route (beginning Apr 2028) will create a fun sleeper train circle:
1. Brussels > Malmo (European Sleeper)
2. Malmo > Berlin (Snälltåget)
3. Berlin > Zurich (ÖBB)
4. Zurich > Vienna (ÖBB)
5. Vienna > Brussels (ÖBB)
1. Brussels > Malmo (European Sleeper)
2. Malmo > Berlin (Snälltåget)
3. Berlin > Zurich (ÖBB)
4. Zurich > Vienna (ÖBB)
5. Vienna > Brussels (ÖBB)
American Classics at the Proms this evening, one of the best Proms I've been to in recent times. That country sure has produced some talented composers.
August 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
American Classics at the Proms this evening, one of the best Proms I've been to in recent times. That country sure has produced some talented composers.
Just one week to see if mountains-magazine.com can hit 30,000 Unique Visitors Per Month for the first time...
July 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Just one week to see if mountains-magazine.com can hit 30,000 Unique Visitors Per Month for the first time...
There you go folks, you can no longer trust VRBO to tell or show you the truth. Abhorrent thing to do, let alone brazenly admit it like this.
July 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
There you go folks, you can no longer trust VRBO to tell or show you the truth. Abhorrent thing to do, let alone brazenly admit it like this.
These things are fun
June 25, 2026 at 11:37 AM
These things are fun
Window seats don't get much more disappointing than this
June 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Window seats don't get much more disappointing than this
The New York Times managing to both make freelancers' lives even more difficult while also being massively elitist. Maybe their team should try living in the real world.
May 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The New York Times managing to both make freelancers' lives even more difficult while also being massively elitist. Maybe their team should try living in the real world.
Two issues of Mountains Magazine for just £5.98 (+ £2.99 delivery, UK only) > mountains-magazine.com/Shop/Winter-...
March 29, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Two issues of Mountains Magazine for just £5.98 (+ £2.99 delivery, UK only) > mountains-magazine.com/Shop/Winter-...
Final day in the Marquesas Islands
February 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Final day in the Marquesas Islands
More issues of Mountains Magazine Issue 1 going in the post today, get your copy here: www.mountains-magazine.com/shop or here: www.mountains-magazine.com/Shop-Locations
September 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
More issues of Mountains Magazine Issue 1 going in the post today, get your copy here: www.mountains-magazine.com/shop or here: www.mountains-magazine.com/Shop-Locations
A joy and a pleasure to reminisce about my @travwriters.bsky.social trip to Sri Lanka in the Sri Lankan High Commission, and to hear about fellow members' memorable experiences.
Just noticed how amazing those flowers are!
Just noticed how amazing those flowers are!
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A joy and a pleasure to reminisce about my @travwriters.bsky.social trip to Sri Lanka in the Sri Lankan High Commission, and to hear about fellow members' memorable experiences.
Just noticed how amazing those flowers are!
Just noticed how amazing those flowers are!
If you've not yet got your copy of Mountains Magazine here's a list of UK shop locations from which you can buy it for just £4.99 > mountains-magazine.com/Shop-Locations
(That's £4.99 for 100 pages of top-quality content from a variety of travel writers. Yes, it's a bargain)
(That's £4.99 for 100 pages of top-quality content from a variety of travel writers. Yes, it's a bargain)
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
If you've not yet got your copy of Mountains Magazine here's a list of UK shop locations from which you can buy it for just £4.99 > mountains-magazine.com/Shop-Locations
(That's £4.99 for 100 pages of top-quality content from a variety of travel writers. Yes, it's a bargain)
(That's £4.99 for 100 pages of top-quality content from a variety of travel writers. Yes, it's a bargain)
Tim Horton's and the Rockies = living the Canadian Dream 🇨🇦
September 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Tim Horton's and the Rockies = living the Canadian Dream 🇨🇦
Perfect sunset over Whistler Olympic Park yesterday evening.
#Travel #Mountains #WeAreWhistler #StayIconic #ThisIsCanada
#Travel #Mountains #WeAreWhistler #StayIconic #ThisIsCanada
September 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Perfect sunset over Whistler Olympic Park yesterday evening.
#Travel #Mountains #WeAreWhistler #StayIconic #ThisIsCanada
#Travel #Mountains #WeAreWhistler #StayIconic #ThisIsCanada
Mountains Magazine is now in 100s of shops across the UK, I'd love to know if you see it on a rack somewhere
September 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Mountains Magazine is now in 100s of shops across the UK, I'd love to know if you see it on a rack somewhere
My penultimate Proms of the season
August 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My penultimate Proms of the season
Such a beautiful building in which to enjoy music
August 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Such a beautiful building in which to enjoy music
At the Proms (1 of 6 this year)
August 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
At the Proms (1 of 6 this year)
Mountains Magazine Issue #1 is now available for pre-order, with prices from just £2.99: www.mountains-magazine.com/Shop
100 pages of peak content including:
- Theth National Park
- British Columbia
- Zomba Plateau
- Sri Lankan Highlands
- Los Glaciares National Park
- Alpine Wellness
100 pages of peak content including:
- Theth National Park
- British Columbia
- Zomba Plateau
- Sri Lankan Highlands
- Los Glaciares National Park
- Alpine Wellness
August 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Mountains Magazine Issue #1 is now available for pre-order, with prices from just £2.99: www.mountains-magazine.com/Shop
100 pages of peak content including:
- Theth National Park
- British Columbia
- Zomba Plateau
- Sri Lankan Highlands
- Los Glaciares National Park
- Alpine Wellness
100 pages of peak content including:
- Theth National Park
- British Columbia
- Zomba Plateau
- Sri Lankan Highlands
- Los Glaciares National Park
- Alpine Wellness