The heat was relentless, the sun seemed to shine brighter here than anywhere else, and my hair was long and unkempt. I looked exactly like the vegetarian, teenage gap-year student that I was. Continue reading Avdat Adventure: ancient ruins in the Negev desert, Israel
Istanbul comes alive with Pamuk’s vivid recollections of his childhood Continue reading Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk
The cold bites my fingers, chilling them to the bone, while yet more snow floats down from the sky, hitting my eyelashes and blurring my vision. I fear that I will end up like Captain Scott. Continue reading The Great Pizza Expedition: my most memorable journeys #9
These were my top five most visited blog posts this month…featuring a vasectomy, nudity and pop music! Continue reading Blog Best Bits: August 2021
Imagine having a bath with your boss; this was the situation I found myself in. Continue reading Going Native in Japan: dipping into the bathing culture
My wife won a free meal for two in a new Oxford restaurant! Continue reading A Night Out in Oxford
My five most popular posts this month Continue reading My Top Five Blog Posts in April 2021
A walk around Oxford Continue reading Closed doors: lockdown Oxford
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