Haiku No.1: My first travel haiku

Haiku No.1: My first travel haiku

My first travel haiku! I often write haiku, usually when I am slightly bored or distracted… so why not write little travel Haiku? They are fun, short and sweet and I like how effortless they can be written down sometimes, yet at other times, it 

An Ode to Lucy’s, the best restaurant in Hilo (and other money-saving tips for Hawaii)

An Ode to Lucy’s, the best restaurant in Hilo (and other money-saving tips for Hawaii)

I wonder whether a post about a single restaurant is ever appropriate. But who cares? This is a fun blog, I write about what I loved, and if I want to swoon over a plate of refried beans, I will. So, here is my honest 

Moving Countries with a Cat the Easy Way

Moving Countries with a Cat the Easy Way

Or: International pet relocation from Britain to the EU! Unlike Holly Golightly, I didn’t plan to leave the cat behind when moving. Moving Countries with a Cat turns out to be less frightening than I though tit would be.  I was only moving across the 

R is for Resurrection: I resurrect my blog

R is for Resurrection: I resurrect my blog

After two and a half years, I resurrect thee. Lets see how far we get with this free site and a  bit of spare time. Flickr really isn’t so great anymore to share pictures AND stories, and well… I feel like writing a bit every 

Super Greek Salad: bog standard but good

Super Greek Salad: bog standard but good

For about twenty years, I have been making this Greek salad, without fail, at least twice a week. First encountered as Шопска салата in Bulgaria, it became a faithful dinner staple and one of the more healthy components of my diet over the years. It’s a 

Super Quinoa Summer Salad with Mirin, Sesame and Nigella

Super Quinoa Summer Salad with Mirin, Sesame and Nigella

I wanted to open that box of quinoa before it turned bad. And I had bought a rather overpriced quinoa salad from a rather overpriced food store on various occasions, but why not make my own quinoa summer salad? It would make a nice alternative