How to be a good traveller.

Travellers seem to come as 2 types of people. Those who embrace travel and get involved in the environment they go to, and those who probably should have stayed home. There are the people who will try that new fandangled food even though they’re a bit wary of it, and then the people who complain that the […]

Facts always get in the way

There is a saying that says, ‘Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.’ I am pro the use of this phrase. However, it has been pointed out to me that the hotel my cousin works at supplies more than just strawberry jam. He has even supplied photo proof. As I am a […]

In a New York Laundromat

Unless you’re filthy rich, or just filthy, a month-long holiday extravaganza requires a few loads of washing to be done in various cities. Sure I could have used hotel laundering services, but I wasn’t so keen on paying $9 per item, plus having the hotel do my washing would mean I would miss out on […]

Fotografias de Barcelona

I know that you know what that title says, even though it’s in Spanish and you claim you can’t speak it. I figured I can’t be any kind of ‘ist’ when it comes to photos, so if I give you London, it’s only fair I give you the other places as well. Here’s some from […]

If the shoe fits…

In general I’m not really a big shopper, but when Spanish shoes cost over $200 at home, it make sense to pick up a couple of pairs here. For some unknown reason, the Spanish treat their shoes like gems. They’re all sitting on display behind glass, preventing me from picking up something I like the […]