I'm sitting on a train for 10 hours on my way from Krakow, Poland to Berlin, Germany. To think that a little over 60 years ago, the Third Reich was doing the opposite trip in less speedy and comfortable transport with a very different intention is a bit creepy, but the second world war has punctuated my trip to Poland, which isn't that surprising I ( Read more... )

My first full day in Edinburgh saw me stage manage a show I'd never seen before. Told you I was multitalented. The show is 'The Economist' and the deal I'd struck was that I would stage manage the show in return for free accommodation. Since G was coming to visit and check out the Fringe that weekend, I decided to stay in the hostel until after she ( Read more... )

I really only covered Norway and Greece!? God I'm a slack blogger. So, here is Scotland, in two parts!

I had been looking forward to heading to Edinburgh for some time, especially as I was going to be there during the Fringe Festival. I was thinking the other day why I had booked the specific time in Edinburgh that I had, obviously I had a end point ( Read more... )

I've noticed lately everyone is counting down to the silly season and subsequent holidays ( Read more... )