On soap, books, and Hitler
Did you know Mevagissey did its fair share in making the world a cleaner place? It was this village that gave us Pears, the transparent bar of freshness that has lathered our parents for generations.
Hiking
14 pieces
How Cornwall contributed to criminology
Those who know of Polperro know of it as an exceptionally pretty fishing village on the Cornish coast. That it is. But there is more to it.
Duncan’s cows
It is always interesting to read the comments visitors leave at tourist destinations. They offer a window into the soul of the place, I believe—well, at least into the souls of those who
In search of Jesus
Thinking of Jesus, I climbed into the ferry at Fowey Town Quay, paid £2.50 to the captain, and set sail for the distant shores of Polruan which loomed out of green waters some 365 metres away.
Like switching to Tesla from a Renault
If you are a 72-kilo man hiking 14 or so miles a day with a daypack, you need at least 3,600 calories in your system. How do you get that in if you are also on a 20-hour fast?
Peter and Jesus
Jesus is retired now. But for his fans, when the time is right, he is willing to return.
Where all views are stunning and everyone knows how to make good pasta
Positano is a town best enjoyed with a thick wad of cash, a healthy pair of lungs, and excellent knees.
By the sea, on a winter’s morning
How do you capture the sea? How do you capture her sight, her sounds, her smells with words, in mere strings of alphabets?