Category Archives: travel

Corpse Flower

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Ian Short

At the Bicentennial Conservatory, seeing the Giant Lily, Titan Arum, the “Corpse Flower” for its rare one day in every ten years blooming. The Conservatory is open ’til midnight so as many people as possible can get to see this … Continue reading →

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Long Way Round

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Ian Short

There is a fountain in the corner of the square at the heart of ancient Amalfi. Backpackers and budget-conscious travellers sit on its steps, filling their water bottles from the drinking spout and eating the bread and cheese they have … Continue reading →

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New York Impressions

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Ian Short

Manhattan feels sometimes like a large village, not at all the big, scary city that everyone talks about. Most of the time, people don’t actually look up at the buildings. After a while, your eyes rarely go above the level … Continue reading →

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