Euan Ferguson is a journalist based in London. He’s edited inflight magazines for the likes of easyJet and Virgin Atlantic, and his travel writing has appeared in publications including Mr Porter, Time Out London, Men’s Health and The i.
What does a journey mean to you?
So often a journey is a means to an end – the destination. Airports are mostly identical. Transfers are often delayed. It’s always tiring. But sometimes a moment can stand out and remind you that you’re going somewhere new or different, and that should always be exciting. Like finding the workers café at Bangkok Airport – so much better than the traveller options.
Which other country or location most inspires you?
Anywhere that I can dive below the surface and feel the stories of the people who have lived or travelled there before me, whether they’re notable or not.
Where would you go back to, and why?
I would go back to Mumbai, somewhere a visitor can genuinely get lost, a city that doesn’t compromise itself in the slightest bit for an outsider. It’s not a straightforward decision for a Westerner to visit a country like India but it can be rewarding for everyone when done mindfully.
Top insider tip for London?
In general – it’s overwhelming, so pick a nice area and make the most of everything there, don’t feel like you have to bounce around all the big-ticket tourist hotspots. Specifically – the Southampton Arms in Highgate, the sort of pub you wish every pub was like.
What journey would you most like to go on?
I’d love to do a super-long-distance bikepacking trip. I’ve fantasised about Kolkata to Kerala a lot.
