Monthly Archives: December 2011
Attack of the Jungle Nymph
With the most (over)anticipated party of the year upon us, I’ve revisited memories of New Year’s Eves past. I’ve partied in twelve different cities and enjoyed crazy and calamitous times, but the most memorable – long ago, far from any city – was December 1990. The adventure started at Jakarta Airport, in a circle of […]
That’s no Christmas, Turkey!
I can’t resist making an attempt to be timely and possibly relevant, so I apologise if this reaches you when you’re already so gorged on Christmas commentary that you crick your neck jerking back in horror from your screen. It’s just that I’ve celebrated Christmas in a few different places over the years, but I’m particularly enjoying this one. […]
Blame it on the Fondue
Once upon a time in Expatria, discovering its tantalising – or terrifying – new tastes was all part of the great adventure. These days, thanks to multiculturalism, we can take our pick of international cuisine without even leaving the neighbourhood, but still, whenever I arrive somewhere new, one of my greatest pleasures is exploring the local […]
