An Artefact That Speaks to the Fragility of Earth’s Creatures
The Art: Hand-carved wooden giraffe from Tanzania The Story: I typically make it a habit not to purchase anything while I am travelling until the end of any trip, for fear that anything fragile or precious may not survive while I am still on the move. (I am, in fact, notorious for bringing home objects that are either extremely heavy, cumbersome or fragile – and went through a few hilarious...
Overtourism: Are Too Many Travellers Ruining Travel?
Ever since I saw a Rick Steves video showing the crowds at the Palace of Versailles, I've begun thinking about the fact that some of the world's most wonderful places are a lot less wonderful now that they are packed with tourists. But given that I am one of those travellers, and therefore part of the problem, what's the solution to overtourism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYSuZNrVimo There...
The Big Apple: Golden, Delicious, but never Spartan.
I'd like to think that my appreciation for New York City didn't really stem from watching Sex and the City for all those seasons, but the truth is, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse certainly contributed to my attraction for the Big Apple. I also think that to really appreciate New York City fully, it helps to be a grownup. Not just because it means you have a little more money to enjoy some of the...