Edinburgh
How to spend a weekend in the Scottish capital during a pandemic. Continue reading Edinburgh
How to spend a weekend in the Scottish capital during a pandemic. Continue reading Edinburgh
The sound of children’s laughter. So wholesome, so joyful, so humiliating. I was half asleep and stood with my hands raised above my head having just performed some kind of clean and jerk with my suitcase. The jerk part was 100% accurate. Sat in front of my crotch a woman I had never met before … Continue reading Interrail Tip #2
As the plane taxis to the runway you feel like you finally have a few hours to relax. The early morning wake up call, the trip to the airport, security and the wait in the terminal are all behind you. Next stop is your holiday destination. Sit back, relax, try and get some sleep perhaps … Continue reading Flying With Grandad
With an interestingly titled song about the Prime Minister vying for top spot in the race for Christmas number one, it seems like an apt week for me to stage a little Christmas countdown of my own. Full disclosure though, from here on in there will be no mention of politics or it will all … Continue reading The Bucket List
I thought I had it all worked out. This was supposed to be the big year for travelling. Ticking off the bucket list. We all know what happened next. I spent 2020 not exploring the four corners of the world but looking at the four walls of my bedroom. My love for travel is a … Continue reading Plans Change
“Will you sit down please and wait your turn.” The reprimand was tired and stern in equal measure. It lacked all of the usual sickly sweet enthusiasm of the air hostess. Cast your eyes around the cabin of any aeroplane as soon as you hear the bump of tyre on tarmac and you will see … Continue reading Flying During Covid