The public bench is an important institution in the U.K., ranking up there with the pub and a cup of tea. Whatever your problem is, one of those three will be the go to solution for most Brits. Some people become so attached to a favourite bench that when they die, they’ll have a metal … Continue reading →

Travelling On A Lost/Stolen BRP

A couple of years ago, I wrote about the trauma of losing a BRP in the UK just before we were due to go on holiday. The post got a lot of traffic and I received quite a few comments and emails. The information I offered helped a few people, which is great. Because I … Continue reading Travelling On A Lost/Stolen BRP →

#TBT Mirissa Bay

Today, my photo takes us back exactly 15 years, to March 2003. I had not long turned 30, still worked at Texaco, and was enjoying the wonders of travelling as a single guy. There's an awful lot to be said of travelling solo, all positive. I loved the ability to roam, dine and generally spend … Continue reading #TBT Mirissa Bay →

Getting Around

In all of my trusty travel guides, mostly Lonely Planet books, there is a handy section about how to get around the town, city or country of your choice. Handy information about the bus service, metro system and rail network. Where they go, how often and what it costs. Handy info that has proven to … Continue reading Getting Around →

Missing in Istanbul

It was hard to put my finger on it. Initially, it was just a sense of absence. But I couldn't quite work out what it was. As our holiday drew on, the sensation became more profound. I started looking around me to see if I couldn't spot the problem. But how to see something that … Continue reading Missing in Istanbul →

Istanbulian Observations

Rat Free Zone Wherever you are, you are never more than a few metres from a rat. So the saying goes. It is not true in Istanbul. There are no rats. Probably. However, in Istanbul, you are never more than a couple of metres from a cat. In all likelihood, you are never more than … Continue reading Istanbulian Observations →

Make Business Trips More Bearable

Business trips are not something that many people look forward to. The thought of organising transport, taking at least a day out of your normal working schedule, and often staying away from home can be quite stressful. If you have to fly for business often you are probably sick of the inside of the airport … Continue reading Make Business Trips More Bearable →