A dragonfly approached us, and Monica looked uneasy. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m allergic to certain insect stings. They can kill me.” “Oookey dokey. Anything I should do if you get bitten?” “I have these tablets. Put one under my tongue if I lose consciousness. I may go into a coma, so it’s best to […]

Some folks with too much money in their pockets are throwing some of it into the sea. Like some billionaire’s wishing well project. They’re not throwing in pennies. They’re throwing in an un-naturally large island. Billed as the world’s most ambitious engineering project, some crazy cats are building a resort in Dubai in the shape

I was lucky enough to get a room in the centre of the historic scottish town of Fort William for a few nights last week. I was tired after running up and down slopes, and needed some rest and recuperation. ‘Historic Fort William’, as any mediocre guide book will tell you, is a popular destination