Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Running With Aramaic Words.
Samantha is an Aramaic word meaning “listener”. I have read the evolution of this meaning in all its variations – on fridge magnets, on birthday cards, on tacky posters in tobacco shops. They are all positive, and they all please

Running With Aramaic Words.
Samantha is an Aramaic word meaning “listener”. I have read the evolution of this meaning in all its variations – on fridge magnets, on birthday cards, on tacky posters in tobacco shops. They are all positive, and they all please

Lost Memories, Love Letters and Lavender Fields.
Lavender Fields. A friend of mine once found a swarm of maggots inside her half devoured calamari sandwich while holidaying in Croatia. Whenever she tells me the story I imagine the moments before the devastation. She is sitting there in

Lost Memories, Love Letters and Lavender Fields.
Lavender Fields. A friend of mine once found a swarm of maggots inside her half devoured calamari sandwich while holidaying in Croatia. Whenever she tells me the story I imagine the moments before the devastation. She is sitting there in

Maya Hayuk: Mural Magic.
If you’re fond of traveling, it’s highly likely you have been in pretty close proximity to an ellaborate, attention grabbing mural by American artist, Maya Hayuk. With works in the Bahamas, Beijing, and Barcelona to name a few, Maya is

Maya Hayuk: Mural Magic.
If you’re fond of traveling, it’s highly likely you have been in pretty close proximity to an ellaborate, attention grabbing mural by American artist, Maya Hayuk. With works in the Bahamas, Beijing, and Barcelona to name a few, Maya is

Happy Birthday, Nat Geo.
To celebrate 125 years since birth, National Geographic has launched a tumblr showcasing their astounding archive of photos. Do your eyeballs a favour and take a peak… India, 1923. Chile, 1941. Germany, 1974. Algeria, 1928 Spain, 1929. South Africa, 1953.

Happy Birthday, Nat Geo.
To celebrate 125 years since birth, National Geographic has launched a tumblr showcasing their astounding archive of photos. Do your eyeballs a favour and take a peak… India, 1923. Chile, 1941. Germany, 1974. Algeria, 1928 Spain, 1929. South Africa, 1953.

From Peru to India with musician Ben Lee.
You know that thing you do when you talk to someone whose level of spirituality is about ten steps ahead of your own? Like a yoga teacher or the head of the Catholic Church. Your voice gets a little softer,

From Peru to India with musician Ben Lee.
You know that thing you do when you talk to someone whose level of spirituality is about ten steps ahead of your own? Like a yoga teacher or the head of the Catholic Church. Your voice gets a little softer,

Meatless Meandering.
Earth Café: Marrakech, Morocco. Derb Zeouak- Riad Zitoun Zoya Country Market: Sofia, Bulgaria. 22 Aksakov Street (Rakovski) Sofia. Casa De Luz: San Diego, USA. 2920 University Ave, San Diego, CA. Zula Vegetarian Paradise: Bali, Indonesia. Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 5 Benoa

Meatless Meandering.
Earth Café: Marrakech, Morocco. Derb Zeouak- Riad Zitoun Zoya Country Market: Sofia, Bulgaria. 22 Aksakov Street (Rakovski) Sofia. Casa De Luz: San Diego, USA. 2920 University Ave, San Diego, CA. Zula Vegetarian Paradise: Bali, Indonesia. Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 5 Benoa

So THIS is Christmas.
How one chooses to pay homage to the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ really isn’t for us to judge. So judge we won’t. But ponder, compare and snicker slightly? It’s possible we will. Here are a few of the

So THIS is Christmas.
How one chooses to pay homage to the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ really isn’t for us to judge. So judge we won’t. But ponder, compare and snicker slightly? It’s possible we will. Here are a few of the

Life In A Day: The story of a single day on Earth.
Life In A Day is like the film equivalent of listening to M83 or googling absurdism. Hugely overwhelming and grossly enlightening, leaving you feeling utterly confused about your infinite potential /extreme insignificance; it’s a roller coaster. The concept was simple. A

Life In A Day: The story of a single day on Earth.
Life In A Day is like the film equivalent of listening to M83 or googling absurdism. Hugely overwhelming and grossly enlightening, leaving you feeling utterly confused about your infinite potential /extreme insignificance; it’s a roller coaster. The concept was simple. A

Colour Fade Series.
Nagpur, India. Tinghir, Morocco. Istanbul, Turkey. Tulum, Mexico. Fiumicino, Italy. Ubud, Indonesia. Doha, Qatar.

Colour Fade Series.
Nagpur, India. Tinghir, Morocco. Istanbul, Turkey. Tulum, Mexico. Fiumicino, Italy. Ubud, Indonesia. Doha, Qatar.
Social Seating. Taking your flying experience by storm.
SeatID is an Israeli company set to take your flying experience by storm. Gone are the days of being stuck on a flight next to those irksome plebeians who fall asleep on your shoulder, chat incessantly on topics better suited
Social Seating. Taking your flying experience by storm.
SeatID is an Israeli company set to take your flying experience by storm. Gone are the days of being stuck on a flight next to those irksome plebeians who fall asleep on your shoulder, chat incessantly on topics better suited

Airports, flying and immigration queues: travel’s dreaded inevitable.
What would a travel blog be without a quick “handy hints” for the airport & flying experience? From start to finish, it’s all about knowing what you’re in for… You may have to stand on a set of scales at

Airports, flying and immigration queues: travel’s dreaded inevitable.
What would a travel blog be without a quick “handy hints” for the airport & flying experience? From start to finish, it’s all about knowing what you’re in for… You may have to stand on a set of scales at

Travel Tracks.
Just a couple of rhythmic reminders to get your ass off the couch… The B-52’s – Roam African ballet dancers, cartoon pineapples and the Egyptian pyramids. Now that’s a film clip. Burning Spear – Travelling Just incase any old reggae

Travel Tracks.
Just a couple of rhythmic reminders to get your ass off the couch… The B-52’s – Roam African ballet dancers, cartoon pineapples and the Egyptian pyramids. Now that’s a film clip. Burning Spear – Travelling Just incase any old reggae

Adhan – for Everyone?
A recent study found that listening to the “Adhan”, or Islamic call to prayer, significantly improves psychological well-being. The study was conducted on a broad range of people, with varying religious beliefs and backgrounds, many of whom could not speak

Adhan – for Everyone?
A recent study found that listening to the “Adhan”, or Islamic call to prayer, significantly improves psychological well-being. The study was conducted on a broad range of people, with varying religious beliefs and backgrounds, many of whom could not speak