Travel
Oceans of Tourism
A cruise ship arrives in Venice for the first time in 17 months to protests, which gets me wondering on World Ocean Day about the impact of tourism on the oceans.
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A Lake Near Copenhagen
A painting by my late father, a master forger, takes me on a journey involving sunsets and Prussian Blue.
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Blaze Island, a Journey through Fiction, Science and Art to Place
Blaze Island, the 2020 novel by Catherine Bush, inspires a journey exploring connections with paintings, climate science, Shakespeare and beautiful Fogo Island off Newfoundland, Canada.
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Paths to Protecting Rivers – Get on a Water Trail!
Who knew going for a paddle would help in river conservation? Water trails highlight recreational use but connect us to the natural, historical and cultural values of rivers.
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Next Time I’m Wearing A Hat to Henley
With the pandemic it is still not clear if there will be a Henley Royal Regatta 2021. Or one with spectators. Henley is rich in pageantry and history. The question of wearing a hat to Henley is significant.
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Recommended Reading: Autumn Light and Wabi Sabi
What does a book about a cat on a quest to understand her name have in common with a memoir that includes fierce ping pong playing by seniors?
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Thessaloniki Travel Tips
Thessaloniki exudes flair, character and dynamism. It also reputed to be Greece’s culinary and cultural capital. Here are a few of my favourites to savour.
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What I Miss Now About Travel
Not missing travel, but missing things about it at the same time. How’s that possible?
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Memories of Minneapolis
The rowing trip and the city that shaped and keeps shaping my business.
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Rowing Wine & Beer Labels
Alcohol and rowing? There is a connection which starts with what is on the outside of the bottle.
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