EpilogueIt ended as it began: with an unexpected adventure.Having travelled across the world without any problems, catching planes, trains and (various) automobiles, I ran into a teeny tiny glitch at JFK - American Airlines had failed to book me onto my flight. Ah. At one stage I thought I would make my original 6pm flight, but it quickly became clear that, in spite of my many months of training in running for flights I was inches from missing, even my tremendo...

Once upon a time there was a young girl who travelled to far away lands, on a quest to see the world, and experience magic, beauty and treasures untold. And that's exactly what she did. On a trip where I've slowly but surely revealed, unraveled and explored new and old passions, there is one thing which has never strayed too far from my thoughts. Anyone who has been reading my blogs will know that this one thing is: Food. I've been frolicking unashamedly from...

Not that I'm into horoscopes, but the message for an Aquarius today was too pointed to ignore: 'Something small has been itching at you for quite a while and it's vital that you sit down and sort it out right away.' Ok, I get the hint, I've abandoned my blog....I'm going to scratch that itch. Reasons for my resounding blog silence will all be revealed in due course, and for those of you who wish to hear the end of the fairytale, you'll be required to pledge loya...

What can I say, I just love being in the states. It gives me a neverending excuse to practice my appalling faux American accent. The Yanks love it. No, really, they do. Although I admittedly get a better reception with my British accent, even if there are multiple misunderstandings and/or complete lack of comprehension - yesterday I had a problem communicating what milk I wanted (2%? Semi? So complicated!) and a barwoman looked completely baffled when I ord...

Playa del Carmen. Words which now strike fear into my heart, and make me want to run for cover. This place was every inch the tourist resort hellhole I do my utmost best to avoid at every cost. Arriving on the bus with my Oz companion in tow, and having now said a fond farewell to our two other travelling buddies, the place looked promisingly lively and bustling. A five minute stroll down the main street, however, quickly revealed the ugly truth, and I real...