Kashmir “Life is a journey that must be travelled, no matter how bad the roads and accommodation” – Oliver Goldsmith Many have talked about ‘virtual travel’ in this very strange year. Well, here’s a journey, via sound. We’ve never been to Kashmir. We will go… Read More »TRAVEL
‘We wish you a Wombling Merry Christmas’ They came from S.W.19 (Nigel Williams) Thousands of people travel every year to watch tennis at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Church Road. It has become one of London’s biggest tourist attractions. Maybe you have been too.… Read More »TRAVEL
2020 Travel “Travel safely” “Travel safely” took on a whole new meaning this year. Most will be reflecting on what has been an extraordinary year, with many challenges January (CPT – JHB – NBO, NBO – JHB – CPT) then CPT – DXB CPT The year… Read More »TRAVEL
Residenza “Where you are is who you are. The further inside you the place moves, the more your identity is intertwined with it. Never casual, the choice of place is the choice of something you crave.” ― Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun Someone… Read More »TRAVEL
THE SAVOY “You Don’t Just Stay at The Savoy, The Savoy Stays With You” The Savoy in London is a very special hotel. For guests arriving from The Strand or the Riverside entrance, a doorman greets you, wearing a top hat and tailcoats. You enter… Read More »TRAVEL
A birthday dinner for two “In heaven, after antipasti, the first course will be pasta.” -Steve Albini, Singer Songwriter The birthday cards came down today. And I’m reflecting on my birthday trip. Again we felt thankful that we found ourselves in a place where travel… Read More »FOOD and TRAVEL
“Piano, piano” “Si può sempre trovare tempo” (One can always find time) ‘Elastic time’, ‘Pole Pole, Mother City Time and Jam Karet all prepared us for this. “Piano Piano”. It’s been quite a journey, over many years, unlearning the ‘rush rush’ of places lived… Read More »SLOW
“Please Sir, I want some more” “Poverty is a very complicated issue, but feeding a child isn’t.” — Jeff Bridges Three years ago this blog was born. It’s focus was on three areas; food, travel and SLOW life. But more than anything I’ve written about… Read More »TRAVEL
The Salento peninsula ‘The pearl of the Baroque’. We just got back from the heel of Italy’s boot; the Salento peninsula in Puglia. This birthday trip took us south, to Bari and Lecce. Many travellers will not venture so far south in Italy, opting instead… Read More »TRAVEL
The Chronicles of Narni Part III: The Voyage into wine – Strada del Sagrantino We went in search of Sagrantino. Like many industries, the wine industry has been hit hard by Coronavirus. Many people are moving away from the soul-less online shopping relied upon during… Read More »DRINK