Website update

Added on 25 January 2024

We have been hard to work updating this website to make it more compatible with smart phones and iPads. It is based on an excellent system called Spanglefish 3, which you can read about here. It should all be working now, but please do let us know if you come across any problems. Our thanks to Garve...

More 2025 and 2026 cruises

Added on 17 August 2023

I am excited, after too long a break, to be 'back on the books' with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, on which I am always proud to share my enjoyment with guests. I have already posted on cruises for 2023 and 2024, but now I have added an amazing cruise on Seven Seas Voyager in July 2025, which v...

First 2025 cruises confirmed

Added on 12 August 2023

I'm thrilled to have my first bookings for 2025, courtesy of Viking Ocean Cruises. These include a return visit to explore "Iceland's Majestic Landscapes" on the latest ship in the Viking ocean fleet in June 2025. Another cruise booking, for a wonderful 32-night cruise to "Gra...

"The Herb Book"

Added on 11 August 2023

I had the pleasure of contributing feature spreads to another delightful large-format and highly visual book in a series produced by Dorling Kindersley. The Herb Book focusses on plants that have medicinal or culinary uses for humans, and some of their cultural associations. It includes mention on t...