Taiwan’s Dome of Light
I love public transport, and I particularly like trains. When you are travelling, it’s a wonderful way of seeing a slice of real life, without being…
Faces of Taiwan
Taiwan was a wonderful surprise to me. One of the things I loved most about it was the smiling people. Over the next couple of weeks…
Cathay chic
One of the lovely things about travelling Business Class is those little bags they give you with all the necessities of flight – a pair of…
Love is all around
It’s Valentine’s Day…and I’m in the mood for love. This week I am surrounded by it, as my family celebrates a wedding and two anniversaries. So…
On yer bike!
They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle. Perhaps it’s true, because after a few ever-so-slightly wobbly moments, I was off…to ride part of…
Passport to memories
My new passport has arrived. It’s stiff and clean and shiny. It’s my sixth passport, and suddenly I feel like I’ve never been anywhere before! As…
Wide-eyed about coffee
Strong coffee. Is that what kick-starts your day? For me, it’s a nice cup of tea that wakes me up. I enjoy good coffee, but it’s…
My year in pictures
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but it’s good to reflect on the year that’s past and at the places life has taken me over 2012,…
A cruising caper
As I’m heading for Sydney’s Circular Quay, my weekend companion calls me for the location of our rendezvous point. “Where exactly is the Overseas Passenger Terminal?”…
The joy of serendipity
Serendipity is a wonderful word. It means, according to my dictionary “the faculty of making happy and unexpected discoveries by accident”. It is also a word…
A Glass Half Full 