Many years ago, when I was about 16 and significantly less tired, I went to Salzburg. I remember very little about it, which either says a lot about teenage me or very little about Salzburg.…

Well it’s officially here, and in my hands! Self-publishing a book is a very surreal thing really. Mainly because the only person in the world who thinks it is an important thing is you (and…

Across the Pondlife – the physical BOOK !!!!!! So, this isn’t exactly the sort of post I tend to publish on my blog these days. I mostly stick to travel now. However, this is quite…

If you are looking for somewhere to escape this infernal rain we are being subjected to, may I suggest Oman. Whilst it is not a cheap country to visit, in fact taxis and drinks are…

The last time I visited Southern Africa, I was 19 years old, very green around the gills and going to visit a school friend who had been working out there for the year. It was…