In true Carrie Bradshaw inquiry style I'm forced to ask myself: just why is it that confident 'Muscle Mary' Gay Lads (and their posse's) rile me up so much? I rack my inner thoughts for answers but I'm sure, as always, someone will have the correct answer before and for me. I've noticed, particularly while travelling solo, that they almost frighten me. They certainly unsettle me. I'd even go so far as to say I feel contempt for them! But, is it loathing or env...

Dear Ferry-men, ticket and travel agents, Yes! It does matter when you work in Tourism, particularly Customer Service. I know because I have. If you don't have 'people skills' then it's probably not the role for you! It's not that you don't have a pretty face or a sexy body even...you simply don't cut the mustard in this realm! You rely on foreigners coming, going, wandering, getting lost, looking, searching and, believe it or not, asking questions, lots of que...

Remember those people that used to call you names when you were at school? The pretty ones that would never, ever have a fat friend (unless it were a DUFF)? Well, don't look now, but they are everywhere here on Santorini. ...you know those pretty girls with big boobs and blonde hair (from a bottle). The David Beckham tattooed and muscled boyfriend..in crisp white shirt n white pants n white slip ons!. (See image). Listening in on their conversations it's noted t...

Troys Travel Advice (more important than Smart Traveller) No matter how many times I am reminded to pack light it always seems to happen: heavy bag to lug around! I got a back pack wheelie one this trip and I'm pretty sure I ain't gonna use the harness part. That In itself could have saved me a couple a kilos. But. Guys: think - if you're pretty sure you ain't gonna read that book, leave it home! If you think you need to bring a couple of 'just in case' shirts...

Started the day with a Cheif Mates Full breakfast at 'Captains'. Full is an understatement!! Consisting of freshly toasted chrisp breadstick, traditional Greek cake, forest honey, jam, fresh juice and coffee! A view to the Old Port with a fisherman delivering a box of the fresh catch for tonight's dinner service! A huge Cruisin ship came into view mid morning bringing hoards of day trippers that actually seemed to disperse efficiently into the laneways and cafe...