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I’ve just returned from an enjoyable research trip to Marseille for my next ‘Only In’ guide. Scheduled for publication in Spring 2025, I hope that the book will help independent cultural travellers get under the skin of the oldest city in France.
About Duncan
Duncan JD Smith is The Urban Explorer, a travel writer, guidebook author, historian, and photographer. He ventures off the beaten track in search of curious locations, recording them in words and pictures for print and online media.
Only In Guides
Only In Guides are the city guides for independent cultural travellers. Written by Duncan JD Smith and published by The Urban Explorer, each volume celebrates a city’s unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
New & Forthcoming Titles
Travel Writing
As well as his Only In Guides, Duncan is commissioned regularly to write and illustrate articles for a variety of magazines and websites. The result is a rich and eclectic mix of subject matter, with an emphasis on offbeat and unsung locations.
Photos
Duncan takes his camera wherever he travels. From the rugged coastline of his Yorkshire homeland, through the storied capitals of Old Europe, and beyond into Africa and Asia, he captures colourful images of the places he encounters.
TV & AUDIO
In the course of his work Duncan regularly discusses and promotes his work. He enjoys bringing out the explorer in other people and has appeared on several radio and television shows. He is also an occasional lecturer and tour guide.
