I arrived back from Japan yesterday evening, after spending the guts of an entire day in transit. I'll be sharing all the details over on my travel blog, suffice to say it was an excellent holiday. The return journey took its toll - flying from Tokyo to Seoul, Seoul to Helsinki and Helsinki to London… Continue reading Planes, trains and noisy neighbours
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Seeking sauna solitude
I'm spoiled. I know this. We have a sauna, a gym and a pool in our apartment block. And while the gym is maddeningly over-subscribed (it's one way to get to know your neighbours - up close and personal!) I usually have the sauna all to myself. And we know how much I love a… Continue reading Seeking sauna solitude
The misery of business travel
Warning: significant “white whine” follows… I travel a lot in my job. This, in itself, is not a problem. I like both my job and travel. The distances are rarely significant - last year was an exception, with jaunts to Poland, Spain and Switzerland. Usually, it’s within the UK or just as far as Ireland.… Continue reading The misery of business travel