Category Archives: Advice

Travel tips: BagBNB, Luggage Hero and Luggage Storage

Posted on 29 September 2019 by andyq

What is the world coming to? Do they still use that phrase? It used to be that this was said in a negative way, i.e. what crazy negative thing has happened in the present that makes you wonder how the … Continue reading →

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Is the United World Colleges worth it?

Posted on 14 April 2019 by andyq

A friend from university wrote and said: “My daughter just got into UWC. Please tell me that UWC is worth it.” So, having attended Pearson College from 1986 to 1988, I can answer the question, at least from my perspective, … Continue reading →

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The annoying people of Gumtree

Posted on 30 January 2019 by andyq

I hate the idea of things going to landfill. And I love the idea of putting things in their right place. I’ve always been like that. My Mom composted before anyone else did. Before roadside recycling, my parents bundled up … Continue reading →

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Men’s Clothes in Rome: Used, Resale and Vintage

Posted on 15 September 2018 by andyq

My post about finding high-quality men’s designer resale clothes in Paris is one of my most viewed sites on my blog. So, I thought I’d do a similar one for Rome, but only being there for a few days (in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mark Sisson’s ‘The Keto Reset Diet’

Posted on 2 September 2018 by andyq

The Keto Reset Diet: Reboot Your Metabolism in 21 Days and Burn Fat Forever by Mark Sisson My rating: 2 of 5 stars I think I’m of an age that I need a hard copy of something, a book, to … Continue reading →

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Rome Food Diary: Sora Margherita, the Jewish ghetto

Posted on 16 June 2018 by andyq

So, haters gotta hate. I’m very amused reading on TripAdvisor the latest reviews for Sora Margherita. Diners are upset that others love this place so much (and that they didn’t), and they complain about it being expensive, which I just … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Water Kefir

Posted on 27 April 2018 by andyq

One my better half’s friends, Marian, introduced us to milk kefir, a few years ago, and then another friend gave us some water kefir grains to try. I love the idea of kefir, strange little granules that make a drink … Continue reading →

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Home cooking: Mapo Tofu

Posted on 4 October 2017 by andyq

Mapo Tofu originated from the Sichuan province and has a fairly good origin story: the Village Voice identifies the creator as an old woman with a pock-marked face (from smallpox). Perhaps people decided it would be kinder to call her … Continue reading →

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Bodum tea warmer: Chambord

Posted on 23 July 2017 by andyq

So, the problem, dear readers was this. I like to serve tea to my reiki clients. Most new clients come about twenty minutes before their appointment, but not always. So, while there is an issue of making the tea in … Continue reading →

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Review: SimCorner – prepaid travel SIM cards

Posted on 26 June 2017 by andyq

Oh, the things I’ve done to get connected to my phone while travelling overseas. Hovering around Starbucks. Lurking outside of airport lounges. And many years ago, to the mortification of my husband, opening up my laptop in the middle of … Continue reading →

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