I wake up to a room that looks completely foreign, save for the familiar suitcase standing against the wall. The ceiling is low, and the walls are covered in glossy wood. Everything around me looks plush. I am suddenly filled with dread, as if the walls are closing in on me and that…
Railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink. -Paul Theroux There are too many spoons, forks and knives laid on the table before me. For a moment, I cannot remember which cutlery to use for which course, perhaps because…
I have been on the road for almost two weeks now. I am currently in Spain at the tail end of a press trip for Al Andalus, one of the top 15 luxury trains in the world. It has been a wonderful trip, something one can only dream of. But before I write about my…
I know I’ve said I don’t want to talk about the Camino trip so as not to jinx it. But it’s hard not to especially if some people are asking us if we can ‘drop by’ their side of Europe should the walk push through. (Yes, I’m talking about you, D and S of…
Good things come to those who wait. It’s been months since I posted anything about El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, specifically about my desire to go on a pilgrimage and walk The Way. If you remember, last year, I declared that I was finally going to Santiago to fulfill my lifelong dream. Well,…