I know I’ve said this before, but I love Agatha Christie! I’m currently reading through all the books she wrote. This last September found me back in Torquay – summer home of Agatha and back at the much expanded festival…
Vancouver – 1 Week, 4 Cities, Cribbage and Costco
I’ve landed back in my home town of Greater Vancouver. It’s been a good 3 years since I’ve spent much time here, but I’m here for 6 months. Why? So, why I’m in Vancouver – because I hope to work…
Finding a hotel to stay in Paris
Paris the city of love I have been lucky to have visited Paris for pleasure and work. It has given me the opportunity to explore this beautiful city and all it has to offer. The food, culture and its many…
Dieppe a lovely coastal town
Dieppe a lovely coastal town The small coastal town of Dieppe is infamous for a disastrous raid in World War II to test German defences.The raid involved 6000 soldiers, mostly Canadian. It was a complete failure and over half the…
London a City of Style
London a City of Style New York is the city that never sleeps and London a city of style where no one can tire of exploring and experiencing. To paraphrase, the famous Londoner Samuel Pep’s “when a man is tired…
How to Keep Costs Down and Not Throw in the Kitchen Sink!
How to Keep Costs Down and Not Throw in the Kitchen Sink This is 1 of the most asked questions about keeping my costs down on travel: How can I afford it? I say, travel doesn’t have to be expensive,…
Crash Landings – Return Entry into Hove, England
I think I’m getting my non-traveling legs again…
Trip Advisor the good, the bad and the ugly
Trip Advisor the good, the bad and the ugly Love it or hate it the era of trip advisor has arrived. Last week trip advisor sent me an email telling me that I was the second highest contributor in Brighton…