Last time I backpacked and stayed in Hostels I was “doing Europe” with Husband The Second using a Eurail Pass. However, as we were over twenty five we could only buy a First Class Pass and what with our new designer backpacks, it didn’t seem quite the real thing, especially as we would stay in … Read More

I’ve arrived in America and from the minute I queue with the six million other people snaking our way to the Immigration Counter I am mesmerised! It really is like in the movies, the sitcoms and the reality shows! There in the queue in front of me is the Texan with his big hat and … Read More

I’m on my way to Belize.  First stop Houston! You can get internet on the plane now!  So I’m writing this as we fly over a very snow clad wilderness which according to the inflight information is Goose Bay Newfoundland!! I hope the pilot doesn’t decide to emergency land here!  My only bit of warm … Read More