N is for Netherlands – the hair gel capital
Netherlands – the hair gel capital, and it is well known. Some Facts Fact: The Dutch people are amongst the highest consumers of hair gel in the world. Fact: it is the Dutch MEN who are the greatest purchasers and users of these products. Fact: this is a national...
M for Mongolia – the Tsaatan. Is it ethical to visit?
The Tsaatan are the last reindeer herders who have survived for thousands of years inhabiting the remotest areas of Mongolia and moving between 5 and 10 times a year usually when the seasons change. They are the last of the truly semi-nomadic tribes. Who are The...
When is a village green not a village green?
We are currently taking on City Hall so to speak over in what constitutes a village green. More and more we are finding out that with devolution of power comes the thirst for more and more profits at the cost of community spirit. It begs the question. At whose...
L is for Liechtenstein Legends
People often ask what Liechtenstein is well known for, and the answer is simple Liechtenstein Legends. Have a read of some of their legends and you will understand. With thanks to Liechtenstein Tourismus for sharing these and giving me nightmares ☺ ‘The Guschg...
K is for Kazakhstan – Hot Spot: Borat and Prince Harry should know
If Borat and Prince Harry have discovered Kazakhstan, it will not be long before this place is on everyone’s agenda. But seriously .. from what friends have told me, Kazakhstan is a totally charming country with quite a western European meets eastern European...
J is for Japan – some unusual facts
Japan - some unusual facts. We go regularly to Japan,yet I still wander about discovering new and yes unusual facts about this intriguing country. Maybe the following might explain what you have also wondered about. Inemuri Japanese can literally sleep anywhere. It...
“Outside my Front Door” by Créatrice Mondial
Outside my Front Door is a series of posts by fellow travel bloggers who share what is ... outside of their own front door Amy Lynne Hayes is part artist, part designer, mixed with a free-spirited traveler's soul that keeps her moving. Her blog, Créatrice...
Italy – the art of drinking coffee in Italy
I is for Italy - the art of drinking coffee in Italy. The art of drinking coffee in Italy Drinking coffee in Italy is an art form and if you do not want to shout out that you are an uncool tourist who has no appreciation of this total experience then it is worth...
H is for Hungary why education pays off
This about the country of Hungary, and why education pays off. There are so many famous people that hail from Hungary that it is quite overwhelming. In all disciplines you will recognise a name that is familiar. In the 1900’s there was a huge surge of gifted and...
Australian bush at dawn
The Australian bush at dawn at both stunningly beautiful yet fraught with danger. Australia has some stunning light and that is what we notice every time we return home from overseas. These are some photos that we took at dawn as we came home through the bush last...
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