Monthly Archives: October 2014

In England it’s the weather… the national obsession that it. ‘You can feel a nip in the air’ ‘But what a wonderful summer we’ve had’. ‘Can’t believe it’s almost November.’ ‘Had to turn the heating on last night mind.’ ‘Did … Continue reading →

“Your friend go Mama?’ This from Joy as I arrive for a facial; she is determined to turn back time and has insisted I have one a week. ‘Yes, she’s gone to Bhutan and then Myanmar, we catch up in … Continue reading →

I am tourist. I have forgotten all the rules. I think it is a splendid idea to go for a walk, a walk after breakfast, a walk into the city centre of Phnom Penh to see the Royal Palace at … Continue reading →

As I pass through the designer souk that is Bangkok airport, eyes hungrily devouring the fresh fruits tantalisingly waiting to seduce on every corner, while oblivious to the more obvious western delights of Gucci, Jim Thompson and Chanel, I allow … Continue reading →