Swanning around the four fashion capitals of the world (aka Fashion Month)
Twice a year, the VIPs of the fashion world get to go on a month-long trip around the world, all in the name of work. At the moment they’re nearing […]
Postcard of the Week: Granada
The Alhambra is the crown of Granada and another one of Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched majestically on top of one of Granada’s hills, the Sultan of Granada […]
Why You Should Learn… Mandarin Chinese
Following on from my post last week about learning a foreign language, (Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language), here’s the first post in a series on the top 10 […]
Postcard of the Week: Malaysia (above & below the water)
Malaysia is often overlooked as a holiday destination in favour of its more famous neighbour, Thailand, which is practically overrun by tourists. Malaysia doesn’t have that reputation for full […]
Why You Should Learn A Foreign Language
As a linguist, I am biased, but I think it’s a fair statement to say that speaking foreign languages is a highly desirable trait in today’s globalised and ever-more-connected […]
Surprises from Prague
Two weeks ago I added one new country to the list of countries I’ve visited: the Czech Republic. The count is now up to 35 countries (see the map […]
Postcard of the Week: Easter Island
Easter Island, officially part of Chile and sitting in a very isolated part of the Pacific Ocen, has a fascinating past. Most people know of the island only because of […]
Inspiring Individuals: Roz Savage, Solo Ocean Rower
At the Adventure Travel Show a few weeks ago there were some amazing and inspiring talks, one of which was given by Roz Savage, who she herself admits that […]
Postcard of the Week: Love in Paris
On Thursday this week it is Valentine’s Day. So I looked through my entire collection of postcards to find the most romantic one that I’ve ever received. And it […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 