Tag Archives: travel

The Modern Era of Train Travel

Posted on 5 June 2013 by

I’ve not blogged for weeks about the trivia of my daily life because I’ve had A Serious Matter to deal with: ridding my psyche of all-or-nothingness. All-or-nothingness manifests itself in many things I do, and I concluded recently that it … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Self-publicity

Posted on 31 December 2012 by

It’s not easy, self-publicity. On one view (the view of a certain generation older than mine but uncomfortably still too influential on some matters), self-publicity is just simple showing-off. Arrogantly believing yourself to be so interesting/newsworthy/important that the rest of … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Self-publicity

Posted on 31 December 2012 by

It’s not easy, self-publicity. On one view (the view of a certain generation older than mine but uncomfortably still too influential on some matters), self-publicity is just simple showing-off. Arrogantly believing yourself to be so interesting/newsworthy/important that the rest of … Continue reading →

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Seasonal joy

Posted on 18 December 2012 by

I’m waiting for a train. A replacement train. It could be worse. We were initially promised a coach to get us to London. I’ve been directed to platform 2b: the train will be “standing class”. What on earth is “standing … Continue reading →

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Bricks, Bruges and Architecture

Posted on 1 August 2012 by

Bricky Bruges Life is full of surprises and so is Bruges. I’ve just returned from a four day sojourn in the city and its environs, and now feel hugely inspired to return and explore the area more thoroughly. I last … Continue reading →

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Petra: a Pareidolia Paradise

Posted on 4 January 2012 by

I have wanted to visit Petra in Jordan for years, and with a spare day in Eilat, it was too good an opportunity to miss. And having spent the last few days sighing in delight at the spectacle of the … Continue reading →

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Eilat? What’s Not To Like?

Posted on 3 January 2012 by

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Cultural Distractions

Posted on 23 December 2011 by

These images were all taken within 10 minutes of each other from points within a fifty metre stretch of promenade between Tel Aviv and Jaffa. I am intrigued by the different atmospheres each convey. It is true that the sun … Continue reading →

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Travel Sélections

Posted on 31 October 2011 by

A day of travel is never without great photo opportunities. In fact, every day I suppose has great photo opportunities, but there’s just something about travelling which prompts a desire to capture momentary images for ever. Here are just a … Continue reading →

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