A Wonderful Walk In The Rain In Rome
It was the first time I’d done this, sitting at a cafe, watching. Just watching. Not talking and letting my sight wander while trying to follow some conversation with whomever I’m with. I
The Simple and Exciting Crossing to Africa
Over the New Year, I travelled through 5 countries and 2 continents by crossing over from the European mainland to Africa. The crossing itself should have been a routine boat
The Curious Story of the Slave and the Baker
Imagine what life must have been like in Ancient Rome. The hustle and bustle of the metropolis of the city-state that ruled the known world must have been awe-inspiring to anyone, particularly a recently freed slave.
Split Pea and Mint Dip
Sometimes you don’t need to whip up something exotic or lengthy to have an incredible entrée for your next dinner party. Something simple, like this recipe for Split Pea and
Iberian Road Trip Review
In December, I wrote about my plans to go on a road trip for my New Year’s holiday. The reality did not disappoint as I drove, drank and ate my
The Borg Punch
While preparing for a recent party, I discovered that I lacked one crucial ingredient to make a punch. It didn’t take me long to realise that I could improvise with
How to Spend a Weekend in Brussels
Picture the scene – you’re in Brussels over a weekend because of a business meeting that ran late on Friday. You’ve only heard bad things about Brussels and you’ve always
Anti-Mafia dining in Rome
There are many considerations that come to mind when choosing a restaurant – location, style, quality, parking maybe – but I’ve never found myself in a situation where I said
New Year’s Road Trip
A few months’ ago, just as the summer was peaking, I turned my mind to thoughts of a New Year’s holiday. It’s worth planning ahead, even if there are always
Five (more) reasons why I still like Brussels (and some why I shouldn’t!)
Many people stare at me when I tell them that I like Brussels. For them it is a grey, bland, cloud-covered Euro-cratic city. For me, it’s where I spent a