"Tropical cleanliness" - anywhere else an oxymoron, but perfectly apt for Singapore; this highly efficient, ultra modern city-state, scrubbed gleaming and spotless with a dazzling citadel on what would otherwise be a tiny overgrown jungle island... These were my thoughts as we sped along the beautifully manicured six lane Pan Island Expressway (or PIE for short) in an icy cold taxi with a distracted driver who seemed little interested in his passengers. With 6h...

Keeping with my usual "Do it at the last minute" approach to my otherwise promiscious "Bachelor Play Boy" kind of life style I have decided to post this blog only moments before I go to bed on the eve before we head off to South America. Thoughts? I feel as though Dad has gone to lots of effort organising and planning the trip and I genuinely appreciate it. Looking forward to spending time with him and Felix, whose company I will appreciate dearly. I've also he...

Well it's 5 mintues to midnight and the planning is officially over. Time is up. Our bags are packed (almost) and we leave tomorrow morning. How do I feel? Not something I usually comment on...but I'm nervous; it's a bit like waiting to get on a roller coaster where you can't quite see all the track, but you know there are dark bits, loop the loops, that you will certainly feel uncomfortable in places, and knowing that once you're on there's no getting off... ...

In a private ceremony attended only by his close family at his city residence, Cascade Manor, Captain Scott launched his upcoming expedition to Patagonia. With minimal fuss and pomp, he deftly outlined their journey and the inherent perils of living at "close quarters" in dark and foreign lands. First Officer F. Koutsoukis was in attendance and impressed all with his spanish-speaking abilities, lithesome physique and patchwork beard (a'la Lautrec) - sure to be ...

It appears to be that time of year. Yet again i am preparing for another trip with the Scott men. Our trips have never been shy of challenging, and this appears to be the most challenging yet. However, as always, these challenges will be overcome with a laugh brought on by one of Adam's sarcastic and quick-witted comments that can infuriate Adrian but leave me in tears as i watch the quarrel unfold. With the impending monsterous flight to Buenos Aires that any ...