14 December 2014

9 December 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, wedding on the beach















































For this issue David Whitely writes about attending a friends wedding in Australia. He hates the idea of dressing up smart and having to pack a suit without creasing it. To his surprise the wedding is held on the beach. Dressed in his suit David is frazzled in the intense heat, to see that the other guests are casually dressed for the occasion.

11 November 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, American policeman in Utah













































For the latest column David Whitely writes about his heightened fear of people in authority when abroad. Whilst driving through Utah's breathtaking scenery he pays no attention to the speedometer and is stopped by a traffic cop. David is reduced to a quivering wreak, but he's luckily left off with a warning.

17 October 2014

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In this months issue David Whitely writes about the merits of learning a second language to have a proper conversation when aboard. Attempting to remember languages learnt at school can lead you to spouting off a string of words which make no sense and you come across a complete fool!

30 September 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, cable car

















Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, cable car page
























For this issue David Whitely writes about conquering his fear of heights with little success. His vertigo is not helped by his wife's love of unusual forms of transport and insists they take a ride on a cable car.

31 August 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, relaxing by the pool





















Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, relaxing by the pool page
























For this months issue David Whitely writes about how difficult he finds it to take timeout from work to relax and do absolutely nothing. During a holiday with his wife in Tenerife, David has promised her he'll relax by the pool with his Kindle. This is short lived, he soon finds new places on the island to explore.

12 June 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, cardboard cut-out chef






















Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, cardboard cut-out chef page
























In this months issue David Whitely advises what to look out for when choosing a place to eat and saving yourself from that awful meal. He warns of restaurants catering for large groups, boosting awards, certificates and offering promotions.

7 May 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, quad biking






















reddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, quad biking page
























For this issue David Whitely writes about his reluctance to driving a quad bike at high speed around the valleys of Cappadocia in Turkey. He'd prefer to drive at a relaxed pace allowing him to admire and photograph the stunning scenery.

14 April 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, lost luggage














Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, lost luggage page
























For the latest issue David Whitely writes about his lost luggage on arrival at Los Angeles airport. He kept very clam, having prepared for this event by packing a change of clothes in his hand luggage and confident that his luggage would arrive on the next flight. But days passed and no luggage, turning his cool head into panicking one!

8 March 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, geography trivia






















Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, US geography trivia page
























For this issue David Whitely writes about his unhealthy obsession with geography trivia. From a child he's learnt and accumulated futile facts and figures. This has led him to a persistent compulsion on winning geography quizzes!

7 February 2014

National Geographic Traveller UK

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, US road trip, beaten up car











Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller UK, US road trip, beaten up car page
























For this issue David Whitely writes about a US road trip ending in Monument Valley. Throughout the journey the rental car takes a beating, covered in dents, dirt and the rear passenger seat is spilling over with rubbish. But for David the cars terrible condition is a testament to a great road trip!

14 January 2014

National Geographic Traveller Family

Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller Family, girl learning to swim with floats






















"Freddy Boo illustration, National Geographic Traveller Family, girl learning to swim with floats page

This illustration is for the National Geographic Traveller Family magazine. The article is about teaching your children to swim or ride a bike. For some parents this will be a very difficult task and no matter hard you try your child will not learn from you.