Hemingway Bar Montgomery Cocktail
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Barcelona Bars with a Local Vibe

Our BnB host recommended these two local bars in Barcelona, and they didn’t disappoint. Two very different bars—full of local flavor.

Barcelona Wall Mural
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Quirky places to eat Vegetarian Tapas and Pintxo in Barcelona

When you’re feeling hungry in Barcelona avoid the Rambla and just wander down the back streets to discovers and mouth-watering selection of tapas bars to gorge on Spanish cheese tapas.

Route for the Aerobus from Barcelona Airport to City
Posted in Barcelona Europe

A cheap and easy way to get from Barcelona Airport to the City Centre

One of the cheapest easiest ways to get from Barcelona Airport to the city centre is on their frequent Aerobus service. Buses leave every 5 minutes, every day of the year.

Mix and Match Fashion Designer
Posted in Europe Norfolk UK

Roving Jay Fashion Prodigy

I have no idea why I touted this childhood memory from pillar to post until my late 20’s, and then left it to fester in the attic for another 20 years, but I had a good old trip down memory lane as I relived my foray into fashion design.

Posted in Europe Spain

Cultivating the Good Life

My brother’s living the Good Life. He’s spent the last year cultivating his land, and this is the bounty of his hard work. Looks good enough to eat!

Posted in Europe UK

Yalla Yalla Pop Up, London

Beirut Street Food Pop Up in the East End on Shoreditch Street Food. This restaurant is a funky location serving fresh Mediterranean food & alcohol.

Posted in Europe London UK

Wherever I lay my hat

Wherever I lay my hat I’m from everywhere and nowhere, I don’t call anywhere home. The same year I was born,…

Posted in Europe London UK

Chasing the Dragon in London

According to visitlondon.com “London’s Chinese New Year celebrations are the largest outside Asia. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people…

Jesus starving for 40 days
Posted in Europe UK

40 days and 40 Nights

40 days and 40 nights. 40 is a magical biblical number. It is also the same duration as my business trip to London. “A 40-something time period, whether days, months, or years is ALWAYS a period of testing, trial, probation, or chastisement”

The Goodlife from the BBC
Posted in California Europe Spain UK US

BBC’s The Good Life: When did I become Margo Leadbetter?

I yearned for the Good Life, but somehow I’ve morphed into Margo Leadbetter. Shiny car, Corporate Castle. What’s needed is a couple of chickens and a sustainable lifestyle.

Bike Park in Amsterdam
Posted in Europe Online

My Entry for Photo Roulette Round #40

I took this photo in Amsterdam, of course! It’s of the Bike Park near the train station – and there was bikes as far as the eye could see.

Posted in Europe

Winter Solstice

In the Northern hemisphere, tonight is the longest night of the year – the Winter Solstice.   In ancient Europe, this…