Tamara Davison

I'm a versatile journalist with a track record of writing compelling news articles read by millions worldwide.

With a long background in navigating fast-paced newsrooms, I'm great at breaking news, trending stories, interviews, and SEO optimization. I'm passionate about impactful stories that spark conversations, stir emotions, and inspire action.

The Guardian •

‘I’m happy to have this slow day’: Bali marks new year with day of silence

Bali’s typical soundtrack of construction sites and car horns has been replaced for 24 hours with birdsong and the lapping of waves as the island celebrates its annual day of silence.

To celebrate the Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi, the island’s usually busy streets have fallen quiet with residents and tourists expected to remain indoors for a day of quiet self-reflection.

Reminiscent of recent lockdowns around the globe, and unlike any other New Year celebrations, the traditional start of
The Independent •

Underground Amman: Exploring Jordan’s little-known hip-hop scene

The neighbourhood of Jabal Amman is like a canvas. On any other day, I would have walked past these mural-covered walls with barely more than a glance. But exploring the meaning behind each piece on a unique hip-hop tour was unlocking a whole new perspective on the city for me.

Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum, three of Jordan’s most popular sites, may attract millions of tourists to the Middle Eastern country each year. But Jordan is also home to a capital brimming with colour, thanks to its u
Al Jazeera •

Masters of relaxation: The record-breaking freedivers of Egypt

Dahab, Egypt – When the countdown began, Khaled Elgammal took one final, deep breath before descending without any breathing equipment into the ocean. One minute and 29 seconds later, still holding his breath, the Egyptian athlete had free-fallen to 102 metres (335 feet) – a national record.

But for it to count, he had to reach the surface again. He turned at the bottom of the line and began his ascent – focusing on deep relaxation and the feelings of the surrounding water. In all, he had held
The Guardian •

Bali influencer backlash intensifies as island cracks down on problem tourists

Luiza Kosykh claims she didn’t know the 700-year-old tree she posed naked in front of was sacred. However, the viral shot captured by the Russian national in Bali was enough to infuriate the local community and resulted in her swift arrest and deportation.

The case is one of a growing number of incidents involving unruly visitors, as tensions between foreign influencers and locals on the Indonesian island reach boiling point.

Once known as a laid-back surfer’s paradise, Bali has in recent year
The Independent •

As a female traveller, I have seen the dark side to India’s Holi festival

A vibrant scene begins to unfold as I near my destination. Indians drenched in every colour of the rainbow catch my eye in increasing numbers. Red, blue, and orange hues are splashed across their faces, clothes and hair. I was in the right place.

Each March, India erupts in a colourful cloud of chaos to mark the major Hindu holiday of Holi. Every region celebrates Holi uniquely; some take the explosion of colours to extremes.

Among such places are Mathura, Vrindavan, and neighbouring towns in
The Independent •

Why you should escape Dubai for Ras Al Khaimah

Gliding across the calm, turquoise waters through the mangroves of Al Rams, I gaze at the towering Hajar mountains in front of me. The wooden boat I’m travelling in is transporting me to a remote pontoon, home to the world’s first Arabian pearl farm. In waters filled with flamingoes and turtles, a small team of Emiratis is reviving the ancient trade, cultivating exquisite pearls with modern-day pearling techniques.

Mountain ranges and ancient pearling traditions might not be the first thing tha
The Guardian •

‘You’re going to get wet’: revellers soak up Thailand’s first post-pandemic Songkran water festival

After three years of Covid restrictions, Songkran celebrations marking the Thai new year have returned in full swing, with water fights across the country.

At Bangkok’s Si Lom Road, street sellers with stocks of colourful water pistols and floral shirts lined the streets, while shops put out tubs of icy water as refills for crowds of tourists and locals. Almost 200 official locations across the capital are holding celebrations for Songkran, and in the Gulf of Thailand, island-wide water fights
inews.co.uk •

I'm an Olympian and refugee - I beg France to show compassion beyond Paris 2024

Yusra Mardini was just 17 years old when she swam across the Aegean Sea with her sister to escape war–torn Syria. After the engine on their overcrowded boat broke down some 10km off the coast of Lesbos, the duo bravely jumped into the treacherous sea and swam — towing 18 other refugees to safety.

Over one year later, Yusra made history as part of the first Refugee Olympic Team in Rio 2016, and her incredible story of resilience and determination captured the world’s attention.

Since then, Mard
The Mirror •

Simon Reeve's incredible life - 'whisker from suicide' to thrilling world travel

The story behind Simon Reeve's adventurous career might not be quite what some viewers expect.

Born and raised in Acton, Simon left school with no qualifications and found himself on the dole, before spiralling into a difficult space with his mental health.

At his darkest moment, Simon explained to The Mirror that he was a "whisker away" from suicide.

However, his life was dramatically turned on its head when he was given a chance to work as a post boy at a newspaper.

“Naturally, there’s an