Exploring the world, one place at a time
Malaysia is a country, quite literally, of two halves – Peninsula Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo – and last year I was lucky enough to spend two weeks touring these two, very different, parts of the south-east Asian country. Featuring orangutans, sun bears and some of the best food I've ever eaten, this is my mini-travel... Continue Reading →
On our first full day in Béarn, we decided to spend the afternoon in the nearby city of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, the capital of the Haut Béarn region. The town is situated around the point where the Gave d'Aspe and the Gave d'Ossau meet, and has been a major trading hub in the region since the 11th... Continue Reading →
I was given the GCHQ Puzzle Book for Christmas, and while I've only solved the first three puzzles so far, it reminded me that I've not yet blogged about my visit to Bletchley Park, the centre of Britain's code-breaking activities during the Second World War. I have an incredible amount of respect for the men... Continue Reading →
Little Old World 