There’s a lot of ways to travel these days. I just can’t keep up with all the different types of tourism and all the neologisms people have invented to describe things that are amply covered by existing words. (Take the arrival of “gocation”, the opposite of “staycation”. That one hurt). However, I keep my ear [...]
Posts under ‘The World, The World’
All Change At York
For 10 years, York has been my home. Give it another year, and I’m hoping I’ll be gone. (Don’t get me wrong now. I love the place. However….rest of the world, and all that). Yet there’s much to see in York…
An Announcement: My Point Is This
“What are you talking about?” I’m no stranger to that question, although it’s usually phrased in different ways such as “What the hell do you mean, Mike?”, “Are you aware you’re actually talking, as in Out Loud?” and “Please get to the point before one of us dies“. But in blogging circles, it’s one of [...]
Learning a Language: Live It, Label It
I’m rubbish at learning languages. So for a language method to work, it has to be truly idiot-proof. Here are the best two ways I’ve found of learning a new language – one obvious and therefore my idea, and the other so cunning I’d never have thought of it. (Thanks, Ian). Both of them will [...]
You Can’t Live On Rockall (But Still We Keep Trying)
Let’s take an imaginary journey to the British Empire’s last territorial acquisition. Hang onto your hat: it could get rough.
See The World Before Your Camera Does
Remember this? It concerned this. (Feel free to wander over there and tell me I’m mad/wrong/other). Image: arcticpuppy.
The Human Scale Of Hot: How We Melt Down
What happens when we overheat?
Whitby Isn’t Warm In Winter
Whitby, February 2008. (Not warm). All photos: Mike Sowden.
Offroading In Latvia: Bouncing and Crashing
The wind gusts suddenly, sending snow whirling past me and down the gaping, eye-sucking maw of the ski-slope at my back. Everyone else laughs. I think I screamed.
