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A real life clash of the Titans in Tenerife

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Had a bit of a clash with the Titans in Tenerife yesterday while trying to renew my residencia.
Why are the people who deal with paperwork so damn awkward? Is it because they’ve been breathing in teeny particles of paper dust? Is it because they’re sick and tired of all the paper cuts they get?
No. It’s [...]

Where the hell have you been?

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Ok, I suppose the question should be ‘Where the flamin’ heck have I been?’
Well, all over the place actually, both geographically and career-wise. Since we last spoke, several major events have ocurred - I’ve become a hotel inspector (no sniggering at the back), I’m officially a cruise writer, and my cat has grown a large [...]

Award-winning Tenerife travel writer, I’ll have you know!

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Well there’s a turnip for the books.
More Ketchup than Salsa, my book about swapping a career in fish entrails on Bolton fish market for a life as a British bar owner in Tenerife was voted ‘Best Travel Narrative 2007′ at the British Guild of Travel Writers’ swanky awards ceremony held at the Savoy in London [...]