Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 03:06 pmI’m always amazed at how few people realise that Australians have also fought in all the major international wars dating back to World War I. We’ve experienced immense tragedy like so many other nations over the insanity of human conflict. The lesser known Sandakan Death Marches are…
Last updated on November 18th, 2020 at 12:45 amPlanning a trip to Barcelona and wondering whether the Barcelona Card is worth buying? We recently visited Barcelona for an academic conference and our 9 year wedding anniversary, in a lovely stay that totaled 6 days. When not working, we had a fantastic time exploring inspiring Gaudi’s…
Last updated on February 26th, 2025 at 04:13 pmA couple of years ago I made a brief journey to Oslo. It’s probably the most expensive place in the universe outside the space station. A single bed in a 4 person shared hostel room, at the lowest rated hostel in town, cost the equivalent of €35…
Last updated on January 3rd, 2023 at 04:03 pmLike many people, we generally don’t like flying. Being crammed like a sardine on a long haul flight, or being hassled to buy Ryanair scratch off tickets really takes the joy out of living a Greek myth. But if you want to experience far away lands, flying…
Last updated on January 2nd, 2023 at 09:03 pmA few years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. My breathing stops while sleeping, depriving the brain of oxygen. This can cause a myriad of increased health risks if not treated. I was prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, with an attached air hose…
