British Map FlagI’m not a politician and if I was I would have been sacked years ago because I tend to speak my mind and I call it like I see it. I voted to remain in the European Unio… Read More
The Legendary Footballer is really having a daddy time with his kids although they are grown up now.
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Some days ago we shar… Read More
I was seated at a Starbucks café, gazing at the throngs of people whizzing past me in London’s busy Heathrow airport while leisurely sipping my warm chai latte. Some were runni… Read More
Hanging around Gatwick on my way home, clutching my dogeared manuscript and an insanely sore throat.
How is this this possible after 15 perfect days in the sun? Filed under: Expect the Unexp… Read More
Outtakes from current work-in-progress 2015-2017
Half a bottle of champagne and a sea food platter
‘I’m glad you rang, I’ve got a bit of news for you. How was your flight?… Read More
Never mess with a depressed GOW who is leaving glorious sun-soaked weather for the rain-soaked UK.
The three of us were going through security at Faro Airport this morning and it was not exc… Read More
I have recently transferred between Terminal 3 and Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. The ‘official’ time passengers should allow is 90 minutes, but the time it took me, from leavin… Read More
Airline systems around the world broke briefly, causing disruptions in a number of major airports around the world.
Independent online reports that the issues – which appear to be with… Read More
A pensioner has been reunited with his life savings after taxi driver realised he had been scammed. Barry Stone got a phone call by someone saying they were from Scotland Yard investigating… Read More
With large scale acceptance of BYOD, the use of consumer devices in enterprise ecosystems are rapidly growing. The adoption of wearables is not just limited to fitness and fashion, but has b… Read More
Gelato and Frost
– Creative Non-fiction by Claire T Jennings –
It is a sweltering night the first time I am unfaithful. One of those late July nights where the city clings to you… Read More
The Memory Lingers On
– by Christine Maria Kenngott –
Three times he said “I love you” and I didn’t notice. Not till later. Days later, even, when I woul… Read More
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the first flight of Concorde 002 and in recognition of this momentous day, Sally Edmondson shares a personal memory.
As a Concorde enthusiast, I am lucki… Read More
A charming seaside resort south of London, Brighton is an easy day trip from London. Aside from strolling along the beach, sunbathing, relaxing, and visiting the quaint shops in the… Read More
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the UK will be Cut to almost Zero by 2050, under the Terms of a New Government Plan to tackle Climate Change.
Prime Minister Theresa May said there was a "moral… Read More
I’ve done a fair amount of travelling in my time, although a fair amount is never enough when it comes to travel.
I’ve experienced long and short haul delays. I’ve been gro… Read More
Arranging a hotel and parking at Gatwick airport – or indeed Heathrow, Luton or Stansted as well, I travel frequently from all of them – is always a major headache. This co… Read More
The child in front of me hurled himself off the tree-top platform high off the forest floor and sped through the air. I couldn’t back out now. While zip-lining had long been on m… Read More
It goes without saying that anyone doing battle with the traffic on either the M25, A2 or A20 routes is probably in need of some serious relaxation, but they might be surprised to learn that… Read More
‘Kanpai!’ The cry echoed around the hotel dining room. It was the fifth ‘Kanpai!’ of the evening in our trip to Japan and it wouldn’t be the last. At this rally… Read More
To arrive at Langshott Manor hotel is to jump back in time. One moment you are in urban Surrey, passing through towns like Redhill and Horley and driving though a modern housing estate, and… Read More
Things to do in Las Vegas come rain or shine…
It was my fourth visit to Las Vegas, but the first time I’d seen it raining on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Unsurprisingly, Vegas, b… Read More
‘Don’t worry, you won’t get a hangover,’ insisted Pleurat Shabani, the maker of Konik’s Tail vodka and the host of our martini marathon. ‘I’ve… Read More
Note: my article about the Las Vegas food festival Vegas Uncork’d was first published in 2015 so some of the details might now be out of date
Mention Las Vegas and most people would im… Read More
Swimming near a school of dolphins, walking on a recently-erupted volcano and diving to a wreck of a World War 2 Japanese fighter plane might seem like once-in-a-lifetime holiday but if you… Read More
[Editors’ note – this review was first published in 2014 and some information might need updating]
It was an interesting introduction to my holiday of a lifetime in the Cayman Is… Read More
[Editors’ note – this review was first published in 2014 and some information might need updating]
Hotels in Kensington London are plentiful but it might be hard to pick the righ… Read More
[Editor’s note: this review of Barts Speakeasy South Kensington was first published in 2014]
In spite of living and working just a mile away from South Kensington and passing through i… Read More
The Bellagio hotel and casino – our home for the next seven days
You’re never too old to visit Las Vegas – and here’s the proof!
Just a few days in Sin City brought… Read More
The billionaire Branson has been criticised for seeking financial help from the taxpayer for the airline.
Richard Branson will now going to sell a share of his space tourism business.
Accord… Read More
While everyone’s idea of a romantic getaway weekend is different, I think it’s fair to assume there are some things which you have to expect: gorgeous bedrooms, a top resta… Read More
You pull out your Phone and Tap-an-App that shows whether you’ve had a Coronavirus Vaccine, or perhaps a Test, and breeze through the Gates at an Airport or a Sports Event.
That&rsqu… Read More
A Mauritius holiday is probably what many of us are dreaming of right now – winter sun, sandy beaches, rum cocktails and luxury hotels being the perfect antidote to lockdowns, Brexit a… Read More
The Chinese invaded Tibet in 1950 claiming the country was part of greater China. Nomadic warriors called Khambas, armed with swords, fought a guerrilla war against the Chinese for a d… Read More
British Airways has cancelled dozens of flights and cancelled new ticket sales over the Easter period due to a 10-day strike by security staff. The airline has confirmed that around five per… Read More
The day of the King's Coronation, 60-plane flypast is planned, and restrictions are set to be in place in airspace above parts of London, East Anglia, and the North Sea. This means that flig… Read More
“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.”
Samuel Johnson
That’s true indeed! This fabulous European city can be enjoyed and admired f… Read More
This afternoon, flights at London Gatwick Airport were diverted after a suspected drone caused it to close its airfield for around 30 minutes. Five inbound aircraft were diverted to other ai… Read More
A British Airways passenger was stabbed with a broken glass bottle during a flight from Gatwick to St Lucia. A fight broke out between two passengers and despite the disturbance, the pilots… Read More
A third of UK airports have increased their drop-off fees, with some now charging as much as £6 for a 20-minute stay, according to analysis by the RAC. Glasgow Airport, Leeds Bradford… Read More
A 28-year-old Canadian man has been arrested by British police at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being a member of a terrorist group. The arrest came shortly after another man was detained… Read More
Believe it or not, Europeans are making decisions on vacation destinations based on the currency rates in different countries. Perhaps this should be the rule for purchasing rental inc… Read More