Travelling around the world gets easier every year. Pandemics permitting. It used to be tougher. A lot tougher. The most fabulous property in Bournemouth is now a museum, the Russell-Coates, dedicated largely to the globe trotting exploits of the very wealthy Victorian couple that it is named after. Rich not only financially, but in leisure … Continue reading The World
Four years ago, in September 2019, I was stricken down with a mystery virus. It was ghastly, and I've whined about it more than once on the pages of this blog. I'm as recovered as I'll ever be. And frankly, I'm as recovered as I need to be, to get on with life the same … Continue reading Long Something
Our needs were simple enough. Our trip was a split, dual destination affair. We wanted to fly from London to Cancun. And then home from Mexico City to London. Our dates were specific. But the prices were extortionate. So I simplified our search to direct returns between London and either Cancun or Mexico City. Still … Continue reading The Madness of Flight
Most folk have a lottery fantasy or two. I have mine. If I should suddenly, and rather unexpectedly, find myself with a fortune sitting in my bank account, I would travel. Permanently. Forever, if the fortune allows. Just me, from place to place. Taking up residence in each new location for a month or three. … Continue reading Living La Dolce Vita
Mrs P and I have just gotten back from a nice little short break to Zadar, in Croatia. And I’d just like say raise three cheers for the oft overlooked and underrated regional airport. We flew from Bournemouth, our local airport, and one we’ve used plenty of times. Ryanair has a range of mostly fixed … Continue reading The Regional Airport
Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention. Except this one regret, which I shall mention. I loved New Orleans. I went with Mrs P last November. It’s a lot of fun. I loved the history. It’s a photographers delight. I rode on a paddle boat down the Mississippi. I ate … Continue reading The Swamp
The trip to Samarkand from Tashkent is a journey back to the 15th century. Courtesy of a 20th century Soviet rail network. Aboard the speed and luxury of a 21st century Spanish bullet train. Any sensible tourist these days will use the train to get about Uzbekistan. They’re so reasonably priced, you’ll quite possibly treat … Continue reading The Silk Road ‘22
The Mexile 