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 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
She played a part in sharing secrets with the Russians on how to build the atomic bomb and was involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler. What a remarkable life! Continue reading Agent Sonya: Lover, Mother, Soldier and Spy
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
MY MASHED UP LIFE 