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Camera Killer Attends Photo School

Published on 24 January, 2014

I kill cameras. I don’t do it intentionally, so I guess it’s more manslaughter than first degree murder, but the end result is the same. A non-functioning, non-blinking, entirely useless hunk of metal. My first murder occurred back in my lawyer days, ironically. Vegas, the Bellagio (of course – too much money, too little sense). I treated myself to an… Read more →

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Self-confessed camera killer in need of professional photoschool, I signed up to City Academy's Photography Class in London and had great success.... Read more →

Too Scared to Travel? Don’t Be: Reflections on Stepping out of Mainstream Life to Travel The World

Published on 30 April, 2013

It was my birthday yesterday, a day that always prompts in me a brief moment of reflection, probably more so than the turning of New Year. And I have a confession: this year I have reached the grand age of 37. Yes, I know many of you are familiar with my ‘travel age’, which is 26 (though I think it… Read more →

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Quitting mainstream life and work to travel is daunting but after two years of travel happiness I urge everyone - don't be too scared to travel.... Read more →

Guide to Visiting Montsoreau: Loire Valley, France

Published on 26 February, 2013

It seems a little premature, but as I saw blossom sprouting on the trees this weekend I couldn’t help but feel that spring is in the air and if, like me, that prompts thoughts of travel, perhaps for a short break, I have just the place in mind: Montsoreau in France’s beautiful Val d’Loire (Loire Valley). This time last year… Read more →

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Montsoreau in France's Loire Valley is a secret well kept by the locals. If you're visiting the area, here's a guide to le petite Loire village Montoreau.... Read more →

Inspiration Lost and Then Found

Published on 22 June, 2012

I have just come across this post, which I recall tapping out mid-way across the Atlantic while a good friend was gin-snoozing next to me. Closing my laptop I joined her in a quick nap and forgot all about this until now…on a rainy Mexican day when there is little to distract me from my writing. This isn’t my usual… Read more →

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