Going the distance to Pitcairn Island
There’s an old saying about the journey being more important than the destination. This story is about one of those times when that saying really rang…
There’s an old saying about the journey being more important than the destination. This story is about one of those times when that saying really rang…
As a freelance writer, I’ve worked from a home office for nearly 30 years. For me, the “work from home” directive that is affecting many workers…
Sometimes, it seems as if the world is broken. Uncertainty is rife, surrounding so many aspects of everyday life, and things are changing every day. This…
As we begin the 2020s, I’ve seen discussion about whether this is the start of the decade, or the end. Does the decade start, for example,…
As the year ends, I always like to look back on the places I’ve visited as a travel writer and I found that this year had…
News of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent announcement that “shabby” and “backward” facilities may be demolished at a tourist resort, including the former Great Barrier…
The sunsets around these parts have been spectacular lately. That old saying “Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight…” springs to mind, but there’s not much delight…
I’ve left the “do not disturb” on for a little bit too long, I know. If I was in a hotel, the housekeeping staff would be…
Born and bred in an island nation, perhaps it’s no surprise that I’ve got a penchant for islands. And looking back on my travels this year,…