The con man who sold the Eiffel Tower
One of the smoothest con men who ever lived managed to fool people into buying France’s Eiffel Tower from him. Twice. His name is Victor Lustig and he was Czech.
How to Drink Coffee Like a Local
You can study the tourist guide as much as you like, you can make sure to avoid looking at a map when you’re on holiday and you can even perfect your
Simple and Stylish European Travel – Eurostar
When based in Brussels, one of the joys of life was hopping onto the Eurostar and cruising to London. I often did it for work but I took advantage of it for pleasure
Iberian Road Trip Review
In December, I wrote about my plans to go on a road trip for my New Year’s holiday. The reality did not disappoint as I drove, drank and ate my
New Year’s Road Trip
A few months’ ago, just as the summer was peaking, I turned my mind to thoughts of a New Year’s holiday. It’s worth planning ahead, even if there are always
On The Beach
Sun, sea and sand. I am seated on a beach that is quiet for as far as the eye can see. A few lone figures, strangers blotting the landscape walk