Freelance content director, copywriter and founder of Detour. European correspondent for Hagerty

London
Joined May 2010
Today’s my last day on the staff of ⁦@BBCNews⁩ after 32 years..though I’ll still be reporting Family Courts freelance & have other projects. My first proper reporting job was BBC Warsaw Correspondent in 1995 - one of a handful of women …⁦inc @CarolineWyatt⁩
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Everything you need to plan your summer road trip:⁠ ⁠ 1. Detour 101: 101 of the World's Best Road Trips ⁠ ⁠ 2. detour-roadtrips.com - over 300 road trip routes, 100-plus Pit Stops and much more⁠ ⁠ 3. ☕️⁠ ⁠ Discover all (except the coffee) at detour-roadtrips.com
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Our friend @reallynikberg is reluctantly selling his Lotus Esprit - lots of recent work and expenditure including a full repaint but it’s taken him to the Pyrenees and back with barely a falter. uksportscars.com/view/lotus-…
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A very small selection of the 22 Terrific Scottish Road Trips You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⁠ ⁠ Discover all 22 routes at detour-roadtrips.com/home/22… ⁠ 📷️ @reallynikberg / Shutterstock⁠
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The Stelvio Pass will only be open to Alfa Romeo drivers from today. "Stelvio and Alfa Romeo are synonymous," said spokeswoman April Scemo. "Now we will be forever linked and only Alfisti will be able to enjoy this stunning drive." 📷️ Jean Wimmerlin / Alfa Romeo
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Gutted for my pals in @afk_racing - running third with an hour to go in the @ka_enduro 12h race at Snetterton and the gearbox gives out. Next time!
Presenting your 2025 12 Heures Du Norfolk result 🏁 A huge congratulations to all of our podium finishers 🏆 Event Gallery and Race Report will be coming soon!🔜
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It’s nearly time for @ka_enduro 2025 to get underway. This weekend we will be racing 12 Heures du Norfolk on the Snetterton 200 layout. Quali Saturday, race Sunday. Supported by an extended @27racers pit crew.
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First review of Detour 101. “This book should come with a warning: May cause impulsive booking of airline tickets. What else would one do, after reading about 101 of the world’s best road trips? hagerty.com/media/automobili…
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As we drive towards the end of the year here's a bird's-eye view of some of our Favourite Detours of 2024. Discover more at detour-roadtrips.com/home/ou… 📷️ Justin Shen / @maserati / @reallynikberg
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Chasing the Ghost of Jim Clark in My Lotus Esprit... @reallynikberg takes an iconic roadtrip in a highly suitable car... hagerty.co.uk/articles/autom…
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Today's the last chance to buy Detour's new book for a Christmas delivery. Need some inspiration - then check out these snowy scenes! Buy now from Amazon amzn.eu/d/gyjwG5z
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A look inside our new book Detour 101 - and a taste of the 101 Road Trips guides you'll find. Available to buy now at amzn.eu/d/63rqtrV
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Need a stocking filler?
Just in time for the festive season, Detour’s first book is out to help you plan your 2025 automotive adventures. Buy now from Amazon amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQP7J9Z7
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Our friend Peter Grunert’s stunning LHD 911 Carerra has been stolen, reg C874CTR last seen Gliddon Road in London on 20th November on a TFL camera please share people to make this car too hot to handle pls RP
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P10 in the final race of the @ka_enduro 2024 calendar: the IndyKA 500 at Brands Hatch. Superb event, made by the teams, organisers, commentators, and marshalls, who all share the same enthusiasm for club racing. See you in 2025!
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Replying to @PistonHeads
The Ford KA inspired special Visa KAsh App RB F1 tribute is even rarer!😄 @reallynikberg @ka_enduro @27racers #GranTurismo7
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We're declaring a #morganmonday to highlight some of the amazing drives Detour has experienced in these brilliant British sports cars.⁠ ⁠ detour-roadtrips.com/home/ta… to find out more.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ Barry Hayden / @reallynikberg 🚗 Morgan
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Woof! The @caterhamcars 620S is barking mad! Words soon at @Hagerty and @DetourRoadtrips
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