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
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 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
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
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
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about the Las Vegas food festival Vegas Uncork’d was first published in 2015 so some of the details might now be out of date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
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
“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