Orinoco Flow
Or: Some Reasons Why I Like the Ocean I’ve been spending a lot of time in the ocean lately. It’s been an interesting challenge to memorise 191 fishes (including the various stages of some which change colour and / or […]
Tag: 974
Cheap Wine
or: A Cross-Cultural Study in Wine One of the 974 things I like about South Africa is the wine. I’ve undertaken an extensive research project in my time here, with as many varietals as possible and across most price points. […]
Even Better Than The Real Thing
or: Is it possible to over-visualise? Is that even a word? One of the 974 things I like about traveling is the opportunity to try new things. It can lead to some life changes, interesting stories, improved health, other opportunities, […]
The Journey to the Grey Havens
Or: This Rooster Didn’t Last Long One of the 974 things I like about Hong Kong is that it is still possible for me to have an adventure even though I’ve lived here for so long. There’s so many areas […]
Good Day Sunshine
or: Climate Change or is this the new December? Things aren’t quite normal in Hong Kong at the moment as evidenced in this photo. Note people are wearing short-sleeved shirts some are even in shorts there are kites that are […]
All For Believing
or: Do Shopping Malls Coordinate Christmas Displays? It’s no secret, one of the 974 things I like about Hong Kong is how the shopping centres / malls / areas decorate for Christmas. Over the years, they have become increasingly […]
The Four Seasons
Basement area to an office block or – Great Excuse to Review the Wardrobe The air is cooling, leaves are turning from greens to reds, and I’m starting to think again about turkey and the associated trimmings. Before then though, […]
Of Moons, Birds and Monsters
Doraemon again! or Why Are There Scarecrows in Downtown Tokyo? One of the 974 things I like about Japan is the unusual street festivals which seem to happen throughout summer and early Autumn and who knows when else at this […]
Do You Remember
Or – Visiting Can Be Easier Than Returning Most people who have relocated will advise newcomers not to return to their home country for a visit too soon. “Too soon” is a completely subjective length of time dependent on the […]
Where Do You Go?
or I’ve Found Another Happy Place It’s still early days but I think it is pretty to safe to say I have just found another one of the 974 things that I like about Japan, more specifically, Tokyo. I know […]