Travelling
“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
– Ibn Battuta
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TRAVELLER, WRITER, ADVENTURER
It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Robin Ratchford announce that he passed away on 25 August 2021. Robin’s passing has left a massive hole in the lives of his family, friends, and all who knew him. He made a big impact on the world and was a true inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to experience his charismatic personality. May he rest in peace.
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About
Robin Ratchford
“Possessed with the thought of travelling about the world of men and seeing their cities and islands.”
- Sinbad The Sailor
Robin Ratchford has lived in six different countries and visited more than 130 countries and territories on all seven continents.
Looking back, he thinks collecting colourful stamps from the age of six first sparked his interest in foreign countries and cultures all over the world. Travel, adventure and discovery are central themes in his life.
The people he meets and the cultures he has experienced are a constant inspiration for Robin’s writing.
On this website, you will find some of his reflections on the characters and places he has come across, as well as purely fictional works. Like many writers, he blends personal experience and observation with imagination.
Born in the United Kingdom, Robin is currently based in Belgium.
He counts learning and improving his knowledge of several European languages among his constant passions.
He and his faithful companion Mortimer the Fox Terrier live in Brussels.
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
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From Souk to Souk
Travels through the Middle East
From Souk to Souk is based on Robin Ratchford’s journeys across the Middle East. From the historic bazaar of Aleppo in Syria before it was destroyed to the street markets of Baghdad, Robin offers an innovative account of his travels across the region with its ancient cities and glittering metropolises.