As a child, I was lucky enough to enjoy annual holidays at the beach. So, while I’m not a great swimmer, I’m very aware of the pleasures — and dangers — of swimming in the sea.
Sadly, many people who visit beaches have never been taught about the challenges of the surf. And that can be fatal.
Continue reading Don’t let a trip to the seaside end in tragedy
Update: Boracay reopened on October 26, 2018, but some venues remain closed, tourism numbers have been limited and infrastructure work is ongoing. Details here.
There’s an old saying that birds don’t [defecate] in their own nests. Having recently allowed pigeons to take up residence on my balcony, I know that that’s a crock of ….
Continue reading Boracay: can paradise be regained?There is a simple and very good reason to be wary about lists that claim to name the best (whatever) in the world. Since no researcher or writer has ever experienced every (whatever) in the world, nobody is able to make an objective judgement.
But the internet is full of such lists, many of them in the realm of travel. So, just for giggles, here are some highlights from recent best-of lists.
