Mountain Hiking in Oman
A popular summertime activity in Oman is hiking in the mountains, with its stunning scenery and perfect weather... a welcome respite from Muscat in...
Eating in Korea (and why I never Cook)
I'd heard of a Korean city that is famous for its food. I didn't think much of it. Pretty much every city, suburb and...
One Surreal Day in North Korea (part 1)
We reach the border at daybreak. Our guide stresses, again, that we are to adhere absolutely to all rules and procedures. We deposit our...
Korea versus Japan
The rear door of the taxi opened itself toward me, and swung closed as I sat. I guess this was to save me from...
Trump is the Biggest! …a weekend in Manila
The young women come out at night to sell themselves, or more accurately, rent themselves. Some are too young, and some are men. The...
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The world is a scary place. That's what I keep hearing. I do however belong to the most dangerous, destructive species on...
‘This Isn’t Happening’. Prostitution in Korea. Does it actually exist?
A young Korean friend asked for a little help with a short essay he had written for his university English class. We chatted over...
The World’s Worst Mass Murderers
By this title I don't mean of course to speak of people who decided for whatever reason to go on a killing spree but...
Christmas in Oman
It may not shock to hear that life in the Middle east is a touch different to that in the west. We all know...
I had a White People Problem in Africa
I finally stepped out of the airport, breathed the fresh air and looked up at big, blue African skies. Three seconds later I lowered my gaze and...
