Battle correspondent Clive Myrie checks in to our journey Q and A
Battle correspondent Clive Myrie checks in to our journey Q and A.
He displays on the journeys he has launched into as a reporter – together with masking the Russia-Ukraine battle – and explains why the Caribbean is a spot that he holds pricey.
FIRST TRIP AS A CORRESPONDENT?
Algeria in 1992 simply when elections had been aborted, which triggered a decade of civil struggle. I’d coated Northern Eire earlier than that for radio information, however Algeria was a completely totally different scenario.
Clive’s first journey as a struggle reporter was to Algeria in 1992, forward of a decade of civil struggle. Above is the nation’s capital, Algiers
WHAT MOMENT STICKS WITH YOU FROM REPORTING IN UKRAINE?
Seeing the column of burnt-out Russian army automobiles in Bucha. There have been our bodies of charred Russian troopers nonetheless contained in the tanks.
However it’s at all times the assaults on the defenceless that keep on with me probably the most, these on residential areas the place there aren’t any troopers, no army installations in any respect.
EARLIEST HOLIDAY MEMORY?
Jamaica once I was about seven within the early Seventies. It was the primary time my dad and mom had been again there since shifting to Bolton. I didn’t prefer it. It was so scorching, I missed all my associates, there was no soccer on the telly. I am keen on Jamaica now, however that first journey was no enjoyable in any respect.
FAVOURITE UK CITY?
I dwell in London and have an enormous ardour for the capital. I spent my early radio reporting days in Bristol, an extremely vibrant, thrilling metropolis the place there’s at all times a narrative to be informed.
Above are vibrant homes in Bristol, the place Clive spent his early radio reporting days
PLACE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART?
The Caribbean. It’s the place my household are from and it’s part of the world that I like regardless of it having so many issues. I additionally adore Italy the place I attempt to go to yearly.
ARE YOU A GOOD FLYER?
I’ve the reward of having the ability to go to sleep completely anyplace in order that’s an enormous assistance on an extended haul journey.
ANY TIPS FOR LIFE ON THE ROAD?
Regardless of how scorching the nation you’re going to, pack a cardigan for the flight. I’ve seen that planes management the temperatures so it’s colder when the meals is being served and hotter once more when they need the passengers to sleep.
