Bewildered
I mentioned, in a previous article, that I live in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a very decent sort of place in which to live, as far as I am concerned – and I’ve had close on 60 years to come to that decision. My particular patch of the borough is not as pleasant as it used to be, but as the years pass I have come to realise that nowhere is….
Hawaii
All those years ago I pitched up – with a film crew in tow – at the Hyatt Regency Waikoloa. It was one of the most magnificent hostelries I have ever encountered (and, believe me, I have encountered some of the best in the world)….
Buttered cod and cattle fish in Cyprus
One of the cardinal rules of international tourism is that the folk who run hotels and restaurants must never be completely accurate when translating their own language into English….
Thatched Cottage Hotel
One of the advantages of being a Silver Traveller is that you may enjoy the ‘mid-week weekend break’, when fares and room rates are likely to be lower, and fellow travellers thinner on the ground….
Border Farce
Airports are usually in the news when something goes wrong, which is understandable because the media generally holds that things going right are not ‘newsworthy’. But I believe their managements come in for a lot of unjustified criticism, because most of the things that go wrong aren’t their fault….
The Shed
If, like most of the population in December, you were engulfed by the seasonal tsunami of tat and tinsel, then you are likely to have missed the story of what happened when the unforgettably named Oobah Butler decided to launch and promote his restaurant in 2017. Let me tell you….
Interlude in Magaluf
When friends heard I was heading for Magaluf, they made disparaging remarks, based on its reputation as a resort for the young and lively which I – far from young and certainly not as nimble – was unlikely to enjoy….
Bon Sol
The Bon Sol began life as a family home, and it was Martin’s father who had the idea of transforming it into a superior hotel. Over the years – around 80, as far as I can tell – it has expanded on its original site and on one located across the road, closer to the sea….
The Impact of Tourism
Our Patron John Carter takes a long hard look and doesn’t always like what he sees….
Gloucester
There’s something weird about Gloucester. Read more to find out….
Stick
A new travelling companion has entered my life. His name is Stick, because – well, not to put too fine a point on it – he is a stick….
Dubrovnik
I’ve just returned from a brief trip to Dubrovnik which I organised myself. Come to think of it, ‘Now and Then’ is most appropriate, as far as this particular destination is concerned….
