To celebrate World Toilet Day I thought I’d post a photoblog of what must surely be the most beautiful toilet in the world. It has to be – it’s been designed by Austrian artist Frederick Hundertwasser, one of the most controversial Central European Artists. Jewish, Catholic, member of the Hitler Youth (for his own safety) […]
What to pack on a trip
Many people have asked me how I prepare for a trip. I have a full list of things to pack and do and I print it out. Apart from certain special safety precautions which I won’t divulge, here is my full trip list. I check it first a few days before, but mostly I pack […]
How to complain if your credit card has been overcharged in Greece
A friend of mine had his credit card overcharged by a car rental firm in Greece recently. He had it pre-authorised but when he checked the bill it was more than the payable voucher he had. However, he spoke Greek and was knowledgeable about the laws of the country. So he wrote a letter to […]