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Oct 229 min read

My bookshelf 21 - the last half dozen: some stellar reading for the changing weather

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Sep 69 min read

My bookshelf 20 - The last half dozen: there are some GOOD reads here - some mystery, lots of drama, and an 'unhinged' comedy

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Jul 229 min read

Bookshelf 19 - My last half dozen: from Russia to Paris to Vancouver to Puerto Rico to London to Martha's Vineyard

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Apr 1314 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 2 - Hanami, goshuin and finally, some taiyaki (and one last bowl of ramen)

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Apr 911 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 1 - sometimes the best sights are off the crowded path, especially with a local tour guide (and you might even find some vintage vinyl)

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Apr 68 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 2 - prime real estate, a bit of history, some joyful statues and why that Hainanese coffee is so addictive

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Apr 313 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 1 - don’t chew gum, maybe try the durian, and do enjoy lots of that amazing Hainanese coffee

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Mar 297 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Part 3 - a locals’ wet market and a neighbourhood saved by art make for a great day

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Mar 2711 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Part 2 - a chaotic ballet that works just fine

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Mar 235 min read

Our Asian Adventure - Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Part 1 - the parks might be full and happy, but it was not always so

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Mar 214 min read

Our Asian Adventure: National Route 6, the road to Phnom Penh

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Mar 196 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 2: come for the temples but stay for the rest

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Mar 178 min read

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 1: an amazing hotel and even more amazing temples

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Mar 147 min read

Our Asian Adventure - Kuala Lumpur - the weather today (and every day) is hot and humid, and don’t let the monkeys steal your phone

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Mar 105 min read

Our Asian Adventure: First up - Narita, Japan (don’t miss the bus)

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Feb 109 min read

Cartagena, Colombia: something for every taste

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Feb 74 min read

Guatape, Colombia: one big climb and the most colourful town you've ever seen

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Feb 68 min read

Medellín, Colombia: Contrasting, Complex, Contentious - and Amazing

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Feb 55 min read

Colombia: Armenia and the Cocora Valley - the best coffee and the best views

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Feb 49 min read

Bogota, Colombia: You can pack a lot into two days, but stay longer

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Dec 26, 20249 min read

My bookshelf 18 - The last half dozen: time for some New Year's reading

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Nov 23, 20248 min read

Panama City - a good spot for a rest and a history lesson

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Nov 19, 202415 min read

Buenos Aires, Argentina: a world class visit

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Nov 11, 202410 min read

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MIDLIFE MUSINGS

Thoughts about life - but mostly about travel and books because isn't that life?

(musings are my own; credit given for sourced material)

My bookshelf 21 - the last half dozen: some stellar reading for the changing weather

My bookshelf 20 - The last half dozen: there are some GOOD reads here - some mystery, lots of drama, and an 'unhinged' comedy

Bookshelf 19 - My last half dozen: from Russia to Paris to Vancouver to Puerto Rico to London to Martha's Vineyard

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 2 - Hanami, goshuin and finally, some taiyaki (and one last bowl of ramen)

Our Asian Adventure: Tokyo, Part 1 - sometimes the best sights are off the crowded path, especially with a local tour guide (and you might even find some vintage vinyl)

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 2 - prime real estate, a bit of history, some joyful statues and why that Hainanese coffee is so addictive

Our Asian Adventure: Singapore, Part 1 - don’t chew gum, maybe try the durian, and do enjoy lots of that amazing Hainanese coffee

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Part 3 - a locals’ wet market and a neighbourhood saved by art make for a great day

Our Asian Adventure: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Part 2 - a chaotic ballet that works just fine

Our Asian Adventure - Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Part 1 - the parks might be full and happy, but it was not always so

Our Asian Adventure: National Route 6, the road to Phnom Penh

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 2: come for the temples but stay for the rest

Our Asian Adventure: Siem Reap, Cambodia - I’m Smitten, Part 1: an amazing hotel and even more amazing temples

Our Asian Adventure - Kuala Lumpur - the weather today (and every day) is hot and humid, and don’t let the monkeys steal your phone

Our Asian Adventure: First up - Narita, Japan (don’t miss the bus)

Cartagena, Colombia: something for every taste

Guatape, Colombia: one big climb and the most colourful town you've ever seen

Medellín, Colombia: Contrasting, Complex, Contentious - and Amazing

Colombia: Armenia and the Cocora Valley - the best coffee and the best views

Bogota, Colombia: You can pack a lot into two days, but stay longer

My bookshelf 18 - The last half dozen: time for some New Year's reading

Panama City - a good spot for a rest and a history lesson

Buenos Aires, Argentina: a world class visit

Santiago, Chile - “10/10 recommend”