Margherita Taylor: My Life In Travel
'I adored being in Trinidad for the carnival - it lasted for days'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Visiting my grandparents in Denmark when I was four or five. It felt like a real adventure. Their house is on the coast, so we'd spend our summers fishing and playing on the sand. It was idyllic.
Best holiday?
Going around the world. I booked a ticket and planned a few stops, but other than that I went where the wind took me. It was incredible knowing that anything was possible.
Favourite place in the British Isles?
I love the Cotswolds. It only takes an hour and a half to get there from London. I can go for a weekend and feel like I'm in a different world.
What have you learnt from your travels?
Pack light; if you can't pick the bag up, don't take it. Also, being able to say a few words in any language is priceless. And when you haven't got any words, a smile really translates.
Beach bum, culture vulture or adrenalin junkie?
I try to have a beach, cultural and adrenalin-packed holiday every year. I recently went to Rome to soak up the culture, and I've also been white-water rafting and skydiving. But sometimes I just yearn for the pool or a beach.
Where has seduced you?
I adored Trinidad; I was there for the carnival. I fell in love with the island because it was completely absorbed by the festival, which lasted for days.
Worst holiday?
I was in Bangkok and got on a bus on my own, which I believed was going into town. One by one the locals got off until there was only one other passenger, and the driver turned the lights out. I was petrified. However, the driver kindly took me to the Khao San Road, where I was meant to be.
Worst hotel?
The hotel in Bangkok. I was allocated a square box with a hole in the corner for the toilet and a mattress with no sheets.
Best hotel?
Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. Even when the resort was full, I felt like I had the entire beach to myself. It was one of those places where you think of something and, before you have even asked for it, it's there.
Best meal abroad?
A tiny restaurant in Copenhagen that was recommended to me. We had a 12-course meal and it was just spectacular.
First thing you do when you arrive somewhere new?
Drop the bags and look at the view.
Dream trip?
Having been to Trinidad, I'm now determined to go to Rio for the carnival to see the Sambadrome. I also want to witness Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Favourite city?
I loved Reykjavik. It was expensive but a truly amazing city.
Where next?
It's time for an adventure holiday, so I'll probably be sticking a pin in a map.
Margherita Taylor presents 'Jam 'n' Wine' on Radio 2 on 24 and 31 August at 9pm
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments