Rob Crossan

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Rob's travel adventures began in South Africa, where he made a living as a stand-up comedian, restaurant critic and exceptionally naïve travel writer. Based in the UK, Rob currently freelances for a variety of publications including Time Out and the Observer.

 
 
  1. Article Image: Inside the Cheapest City in the World

    Inside the Cheapest City in the World

    Article by Rob Crossan, September 2007

    Asuncion is Paraguay's capital and five times winner of the 'least expensive city on earth' title. But can cheap really mean cheerful? Read the full article ›

    Tags: Asunción • Cities

  2. Article Image: Tristan da Cunha

    Tristan da Cunha

    Photo Feature by Rob Crossan, May 2007

    Be beguiled by the intriguing lilt of voices from the world's most remote island. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Island & Beaches • South Georgia

  3. Article Image: Naked Japan

    Naked Japan

    Article by Rob Crossan, April 2007

    Stereotypes are made to be broken and the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Man Festival, is a case in point. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Culture • Festivals & Events • Japan

  4. Article Image: Off to the Colonies

    Off to the Colonies

    Podcast by Rob Crossan, October 2006

    Anguilla: hard to pronounce, but oh so easy to love. Tune into this stylish British corner of the Caribbean. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Anguilla

  5. Article Image: Going Ape in Gibraltar

    Going Ape in Gibraltar

    Podcast by Rob Crossan, June 2006

    The empire's last outpost stars staggering views, cute monkeys and dismal nightlife. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Gibraltar

  6. Article Image: Destination Tristan da Cunha

    Destination Tristan da Cunha

    Podcast by Rob Crossan, April 2006

    Rob Crossan is in Tristan da Cunha, recording the intriguing sounds and voices of the world's most remote island. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Saint Helena

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