The source of the Caesar Salad
19/03/2015
The exact origin of the Caesar Salad is still a hotly debated topic. However, the generally accepted story is that it was made popular, in […]
Annual Mooning of the Amtrak
01/07/2014
On Saturday, in a small city in Southern California crowds will once again gather to bare their bottoms at passing trains in the Annual Mooning […]
How to haggle in Hong Kong
05/11/2013
Often referred to as ‘an exercise in controlled chaos’, Hong Kong is a diverse and densely populated city that seems to defy convention. The city […]
Ship shape at the Mary Rose Museum
25/06/2013
Over 30 years after the complex operation to raise the 16th Century warship Mary Rose from the Solent seabed, restoration has almost been completed and […]
Absurdity at the Oman border
10/05/2012
This was my first time crossing the border from the United Arab Emirates into neighbouring Oman. The border control itself is like a small shanty […]
You’ve lived in Abu Dhabi too long…
02/07/2009
The promise of a tax-free lifestyle has drawn many expats from all around the world to the UAE. However, Abu Dhabi is a lesson in […]
