Category: Stories
The Slow Train From Bangkok To Poipet
I resembled a dog for most of the train ride from Bangkok to Poipet. Nose out of the window, breeze in my face and an open mouthed grin for anyone who wanted it.
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An Introduction To Thailand
Searching for the next shining Bhudda in Wat Pho was like panning for gold. I knew there would be another but I had to work to find it.
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Going Nowhere: Why I’m Revisiting South East Asia
Having made the personal decision that 2020 isn’t the year for international travel, I’ve decided to transport myself abroad by other means.
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Bird Watching Along London’s Waterlink Way
On the 59th day of my Lewisham lockdown, Boris Johnson announced that restrictions in England were easing slightly.
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Day 45 to 50: Following César Manrique Through Lanzarote
“One of mankind’s greatest flaws is not being clearly aware of what life means. It is such a brief and flimsy thing.”
(CÉSAR MANRIQUE 1978)
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Day 41: Aix-en-Provence In Portrait
Thursday night was date night. And by date night I mean that my partner and I cooked together and ended up watching TV. Just as we have done most evenings since March 11th.
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Day 38 to 40: Wild London Within One Mile
During a busy week of lockdown working, my permitted daily walk has kept me sane. Often just around the block or on calmer days, the one mile stretch up to Hilly Fields in Brockley.
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Day 23 to 25: A Summary Of London’s Green Chain Walk
London is a fascinating city for infinite reasons. Just one of which is that it holds enough green space to be considered for National Park status.
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The Curious Traveller 