I was up bright and early (as usual) to head to the railway station. My plan was to await my […]
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Viva Espana: Day 6 – Munching Around Madrid
The hostel I’m staying in doesn’t market itself to the usual backpacker crowd. It’s a place for contractors, people in […]
Viva Espana: Day 4 – Tapas and Traditions
When I returned to my hostel last night, Germany had left, but USA and Chile were still there. USA was […]
The French Connection: Day 10 – Toulouse Le Trek
Harry, the guide on the only English-language walking tour of Toulouse, is American with an impressive mix of Glaswegian and […]
The Italian Job: Day 6 – History Geeking and Sunshine
A drizzly day today so I headed for the Accademia Carrara and handed over €10 to cover the cost of […]
The Italian Job: Day 2 – Eating Turin and the Eurovision Song Contest
I went out to find dinner after checking in at the rather luxurious hostel (they provide soap and towels), and, […]
Another 24 Hours in Glasgow
Breakfast this morning was at the Willow Tea Rooms, not the original ones on Sauchiehall Street – they don’t open […]
Day 192: Coffee, Tin and Riots
Since leaving Melaka, it’s been getting harder and harder to find place that sell a Malaysian coffee, as in black […]
Day 144: Roaming the Rocks
I had time for not one but two tours today, with and evening stroll around the Rocks, the earliest settlement […]
The Adventures of Phileas Fiona 