Are you scared of snakes? Lots of people are. It’s called ophidiophobia and scientists say that this might be a kind of evolutionary response going way back. After all, some snakes can be deadly and others can give a really sore bite. Snakes have always been depicted as being evil So it is no wonder… Continue reading Scared of snakes?
That’s cheezy!
So now Greece says nobody can use the name Feta for their cheese, even if it is Feta. But if it is made outside of Greece it is not Feta. As Reuters reports, Greece took Denmark to the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg to defend its exclusive right to use the… Continue reading That’s cheezy!
Taking a selfie
Do you know how to do this properly?? You better learn before your next vacation. This is a whole science and those of us who were born before the year 2000 have no bloody idea how to do this. Let’s face it. Lots of us went on vacation with a camera and a roll of… Continue reading Taking a selfie
Do you want bugs with that?
Look, we all like to complain about airline food – but one airline is taking it a step too far! ZipAir is now serving bugs as in this latest travel update from Travel Mole Low-cost hybrid carrier Zipair is serving up in-flight meals made with crickets. It is the first time a Japanese domestic airline… Continue reading Do you want bugs with that?
Swim and pee
OK – let’s hear it. Have you ever peed in the swimming pool? No? Well somebody has been doing this and that’s why some pools use a special dye in the water so they can totally embarrass you for doing this. But here’s a new one. Have you ever peed in the sea? Well, I… Continue reading Swim and pee
Cowboys in a country far far away
It’s Stampede time again and this year it is in full force – the weather is beautiful and everyone is hollering a collective Yahoo! Cowboy boots are out of storage, and hats are being dusted off. But for those who are not from Canada, or indeed North America, the cowboy culture might seem a little… Continue reading Cowboys in a country far far away
What a carry on
Yep – it’s almost as bad as one of those old Carry On Movies – remember them? With Sid James, Charles Hawtrey and crew. There’s a whole list of them online – some of them being quite raunchy and very politically incorrect. There are at least 30 of them with a short outline of the… Continue reading What a carry on
Raise a flag on Canada Day
National holidays are always popular and just about every country has one. Ours is coming up and already in the stores you can see rows of hoodies and t-shirts with the Maple Leaf flag. Have you bought yours yet? I think quite a few of us are quite sloppy about celebrating. Yay – its a… Continue reading Raise a flag on Canada Day
Roly poly is lost
Yep that’s me – Roly Poly – at least that’s what SHE used to call me. I wonder where she is and when am I going to get out of this damned place. I have been here for days and days with all these other strangers – some of whom are quite aggressive. Maybe I… Continue reading Roly poly is lost
All about the view
When you cruise (if you cruise) do you like to have a view of the ocean as you sail. Well yes, most people would say, but not everyone. Some people don’t care what the view is and just concentrate on the price. First of all let’s look at the staterooms. (By the way it is… Continue reading All about the view
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