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Review: Vanuatu by Far Flung Places travel guides
Vanuatu by Far Flung Places’ Simon Proudman is an excellent, comprehensive travel guide to this beautiful group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
The “hot chaiwallah”, fame and Pakistan
Pakistan’s “hot chaiwallah” has got me thinking about why everyone wants to be famous – and whether in fact they do or not.
Waffles, iced coffee and lazy Brussels afternoons
Chilling out in the streets of Brussels in summer… I could sit, watch the world go by and lose track of time and myself…
We Don’t Sleep…
In what is becoming an annual tradition, this is my latest attempt at poetry/prose inspired by the events of Karbala.
Candlestick Street and the love of writing…
I travelled to a Brussels street to pay homage to my friend’s wonderful writings, and to try and better understand the love of writing.
Luxembourg City: Europe’s most underrated capital?
I want to tell the world about this pristine, provincial-style capital that is picture perfect: Luxembourg City
Travelling during Muharram
Is it safe? Can I leave the hotel? Will everything be closed? The ultimate guide to travelling during Muharram in Muslim countries.
The perfection of Geneva
Geneva: an immaculate Swiss city set by a sparkling lake and a multicultural population overfed on the good life? Tick, tick and tick.
With eTramping: Working abroad
Find out what it’s actually like to live and work abroad, with this collaborative piece from eTramping.com!
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