THE UNION JACK
For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness, the Union Jack, has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the news. …
RULE OF LAW
This is a definitive article on the current state of the “Rule of Law” in the United States written by one of the country’s top …
MORAL ROT
This article by David Brooks, on our moral rot, is worth repeating because it reflects a reality that is actually worse than the blatant, criminal, …
ATHELSTAN
The Athelstan Pilgrim Way, a new 100-mile trail in Wiltshire, recalls the reign of England’s first king 1,100 years after his crowning. If you …
PUB LANDLORD
I thought this story of a pub landlord in the U.K deserved wider attention since it’s not only a very positive community activity in an …
SENATOR RUBEN GALLEGO
I was inspired to write this blog by reading a New York Times interview with Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, who has the distinction of winning …
THE RHINE CYCLE ROUTE
Spanning 1,450km from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps, the Rhine Cycle Route is 87% car-free, culturally rich and surprisingly accessible. This article, by …
MONCHILAS
In the Colombian city of Riohacha, there are numerous street sellers of traditional bags called mochilas. For every handwoven bag she sells on the palm-lined …
ADVENTUROUS TRAIN JOURNEYS – PART III
ADVENTUROUS TRAIN JOURNEYS – PART III: THE ARCTIC CIRCLE NIGHT TRAIN, SWEDEN TO NORWAY The Route: Stockholm, Sweden to Narvik, NorwayDuration: 1215 miles, 18.5 hoursThe Fare: 136 USD …
MARITIME LIONS
In Namibia, a group of desert lions have left their traditional hunting grounds for the Atlantic coast, to become the world’s only maritime lions. One …