An unwelcome guest He came in the stealth of night. The red mist of the blood frenzy clouding his vision. His senses were heightened as he heard the gentle rise and fall of relaxed breathing fill the room. The warm air of the summer breeze echoed through the open window the method of his secret entry by cover of darkness. His plan was simple,sneak in, do the job sneak out unseen. He waited assessing the seen ensuring there was no movement, no wakefulness no ...

For those of you who have seen the grand Budapest Hotel.... I'm staying there. If you haven't seen the film watch it! The concierge was a strange little man, who appeared to have become part of the family through a series of unfortunate events. A Manwel of sorts in distinctly Turkish garb. The place had a bohemian air about it grandiose dimensions sparkling bottle green shutters an ode to an unspeakable past and long forgotten time. Tiny little bottles of spa...

It was like stepping back In time, no cars, or motors, just horse drawn carriages and bicycles. Men dragging carts and people chilling on the beach. No sign of air con anywhere. Life is well... Slow, less than walking pace . As I sit looking at the glowing city of Istanbul about 30 miles away over the midnight blue water it amazes me how different it can be from the hustle and bustle I experienced this morning. The buildings are how I would imagine colonial Am...

The rules of travelling were established at the dawning of time. A sacred duty bestowed upon a worthy few. Their secrets are few but adaptions and adoptions have been made by many, a fluidity you must earn the right too. I started my travelling days at the glorious age of 18 when I set off for Dublin on my first real adventure with Chris Mainland. Lofty ideas about kissing Irish girls and never ending supplies of Guinness. One our of two achieved not a bad sta...

There is nothing as fascinating trying to eat within the respect of another's culture. Tonight was a classic master class example. 1) Must remember to only eat with my right hand. 2) When you order the shish you are expected to eat the giant chilly that accompanies it. (Rude otherwise) And despite what masterchef says just because it us big doesn't make it any tamer! 3) Don't drain your tea because then your host is expected to fill this up again and again. ...