Operation Desert Balloon

It was 3.30am and I was sleeping soundly when the sound of Stacker’s iPhone alarm rang out, its electronic chirpiness belying Continue reading →

Christmas Trees for Nomads

Yep, it’s that time again. Christmas. The time every nomad dreads – when air fares spike, “peak rates” suddenly kick in on Continue reading →

Fringe Benefits – August in Edinburgh

There is a distinct back-to-school vibe in Edinburgh this weekend. For the past month, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has dominated the Continue reading →

Travel Hack – Chocolate when it’s hot!

In general I’m a happy person. But sometimes, it happens. I flip from chilled-out smiley nomad into rampaging Godzella beast. Whether it’s Continue reading →

How Kalalau stole my toenail

My toenail inspired me to write this. No, really, it did. After seven months, it has finally grown back. It grew Continue reading →

Wadi Shab – The Turquoise Jewel of Oman

The Eastern Hajar mountains are a permanent companion as you drive down the north-eastern coast of Oman from Muscat towards Sur. Their Continue reading →

Coffee, SPAM and Shaved Ice – Hawaii Highlights Part 2

A Community Coffee “As you can see there aren’t a lot of men around here” said Jeanette, making me think Continue reading →

Hawaii Highlights Part 1 – Volcanoes & Turtles

I don’t know why I didn’t expect it but upon landing in Hawaii we found ourselves in a tropical island Continue reading →