The nation’s happiest places have been revealed in a new study. Eating a pub lunch in the Cotswolds has been voted the nation’s ultimate “happy place”, according to a new study. But I am pleased that they have missed out my …
‘Mange Tout Rodney’ Brits Abroad And The Lingo
Ten years ago, Hagar and I bought a house in France. A few years ago, France was struck by a big freeze for around 8 days. It was an extreme cold spell. Many homeowners fell foul to its’ icy grip. …
Travel: Born to Boast Along With Other Bragging Brits
Should I call this post a boast? Should we call Facebook Faceboast? Let’s face it dressing up our lives, adding filters, art directing our social media are all narcissistic extensions of projecting an artificially enhanced existence to impress our friends. …
Travel: School’s Out For Summer #BritsAbroad
According to AutoEurope most Brits will drink 56 alcoholic drinks, have 4 rows and moan about being too hot 8 times during an average fortnight abroad! This won’t be me! I love the sun and two week holiday – pah! …
Travel: From Après Ski Animal to Unstoppable Ski Explorer
Once upon time there was a young chalet girl who worked a ski season. She was the party queen of Courcheval 1850 circa 1990, nicknamed ‘Queenie’. She held the record for slamming the most tequila slammers in a row. She …