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Posts from the ‘Travel’ Category

Jul 11

Sunsets, scenery and one smoking volcano

Santorini Part 1

A student? Family man? Rich bastard? Fear not, there is something for everyone on the spectacular island of Santorini.

Santorini’s not half the place it used to be. Literally. 3,500 years ago, a large volcano erupted –probably the biggest explosion in recorded history – and the heart of the island collapsed and fell down into the bottom of the lake. The result? One of Greece’s most spectacular islands, with none more famed for its beauty.

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Jun 25

Special Olympics – Part 1

I attended the largest sporting even in the world for 2011. And I loved it. Who would have thought.
In June, 7,500 athletes with an intellectual disability and 25,000 volunteers came together to kick ass, achieve their personal best and give out a hell of a lot of high fives.

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May 8

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Symphony of the Strange

We knocked on the door. No answer. We knocked again. We know you’re in there. A woman finally answered looking startled. Very startled. We all barged in, the buzz of our last glass of Champers had clearly faded and tiredness was setting in.

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May 5

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Melbourne versus Sydney

I’m a Sydney girl, through and through. Born and bred, does it need to be said? It’s one of the best cities in the world. Well O.K yes, I have been living in Sweden for the past decade but that’s more a reflection on how exceptionally good looking the men are here,

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