I was keen to experience tailor-made clothing after the Northerner had much success with his Bangkok tailors (read here for more). Unfortunately, the tailors in Bangkok I looked up didn’t have the fabric I...
Trastevere: Rome’s prettiest neighbourhood
So you’ve seen all the sights and are now ready to enjoy something off the tourist track in Rome. It’s now time you checked out Trastevere, Rome’s prettiest neighbourhood. Located just across the River...
Top tips for travelling in Rome
I’ve visited many a European capital in my days but felt that reading about Rome beforehand was necessary to have an enjoyable experience. A capital city with some of the most famous ancient landmarks...
Repatriation: Resettling in London
When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. -Samuel Johnson Repatriation has a reputation of being challenging. For this reason...
Five pubs in Bristol you must visit!
A trip to Bristol would not be complete without a visit to the pub (check out the ultimate guide to Bristol). And with plenty across the city it can be difficult to choose between...
The Ultimate Guide to Bristol
Bristol has been at the top of my places to visit in the UK since returning from our overseas adventures. I’ve been mesmerized by photos of colourful houses and waterways for months now and...
Repatriation: Moving back home
If you asked how I felt about moving back home to the UK this time last week, I’d say I was pretty miserable about it. It was about 7 degrees in May, the wind...
A Guide to Bangkok tailors
Bangkok tailors have been suiting up VIP clients for decades. With a renowned reputation for quality and skill many tourists are now indulging in the luxury of bespoke clothing while on holiday. “Dressing...
Six Reasons we decided to leave Canada
For those of you who have been following my expat adventures around the globe, you may have wondered why my social media feeds have been populated with more footage of the UK than of...
5 things to do in Siem Reap instead of visiting the temples
If you’re in Siem Reap you are probably there to see the majestic Angkor Archaeological Park (see my post on watching sunrise at Angkor Wat here). Expanding over 400 square km there is plenty...