I do have a book review blog but it’s been neglected for a long time now and besides, this ones kind of relevant. You know by now that I love Iceland Scandinavia. You may – although you probably don’t – know that I’ve read some of the “important Scandinavian medieval literature” that survives today, that … More Review: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
I spent most of my week in Cyprus beside, and occasionally in, the sea. None of these trips really merits a post of its own but I thought some of the pictures could go together nicely in my monthly photoset. Picture the scene: the sky is blue and the Mediterranean is blue and clear and perfect. … More Photoset: Cyprus seascapes
I’m a big old chicken. When it comes to things I’m scared of, there are a few. I’m emetophobic, I’m very open about that with most people. I’m paranoid about fire, which I assume I get from my school burning down twice. I’m fine with thunder, starting to become nervous about lighting (…fire…) and not … More Why I’m scared of spiral stairs
While standing in the queue to go into the Globe, I overheard someone behind me observe “This should be a must-do for everyone who comes to London”, plus a comment I can’t remember the wording of about the wider cultural implications of seeing authentic Shakespeare. So I thought I’d write about it. After all, it’s … More Shakespeare at the Globe
I am not really a reptile fan. I love furry animals like dogs and cats and rabbits, I adore goats and cows and I like giraffes and camels and rhinos and so on. I am very fond of having a miniature house-spider running over my hands and am sufficiently tolerant of larger house-spiders to be the … More I saw so many lizards in Cyprus!
This is my last preparation diary. Next first-post-of-the-month day I’ll be on the plane home after the walk. Booking This month I booked my accommodation in Reykjavik at each end of the hike. I did previously have an apartment for the last night booked but it’s too far out of the city centre and I … More The Laugavegur (Prep) Diaries part 4
I went to London last weekend. I do from time to time. I saw my favourite comedian doing his current tour show at the Leicester Square Theatre on Friday night and I saw my favourite actor doing a Shakespeare play I’d never heard of at the Globe Theatre on Saturday night and I stayed over … More Review: easyHotel South Kensington
I know people like my chocolate posts so today we have another international tournament: Greek chocolate vs Swedish chocolate! I’m not entirely sure those two countries have ever been pitted together in any arena except football because the Mediterranean cradle of western civilisation has nothing to compare to the Scandinavian seat of northern European power. … More Greek chocolate vs Swedish chocolate
With my six day trek across the Icelandic Highlands now just next month, I had to do some real walking. I packed my tent and headed off to Dartmoor for the weekend – well, for Friday and Saturday anyway, since I needed to be home on Sunday to go to a local music festival. I’d … More I climbed the highest mountain on Dartmoor
I’ve already written about the Tombs of the Kings and the Pafos Mosaics but we spent a lot of time visiting Roman ruins. Family Frost is not really one for sitting on the beach turning red. We’re not really big on culture either but there doesn’t seem to be much of a third option in … More Photoset: Roman ruins in Cyprus
I Am A Polar Bear 