For the wife's birthday in August, she had requested a trip up to her beloved Chiang Mai. Normally when we go up there, its for a conference or training course but this time, it was purely for fun. It

We’ve had a drought here in Koh Samui since the end of May that resulted in our mains water being restricted to being switched on for just 3 hours, 2 days a week. Admittedly, it isn’t at a level where

It makes me so proud to be British that we care so much about our animal friends, especially our pet sheep and cows. Its not difficult. If you're going to be late home, don't forget to call and let them

For the fans of Formula 1 out there, you'll know that the intense and ferocious rivalry between McLaren and Ferrari is legendary. On and off the track, the D...

Rising Star is one of Hive's oldest and most successful games. It has been running for over 5 years now and has a very loyal band of enthusiastic players. Unlike most DApps on Hive, it is currently

Happy Christmas from Thailand!

A fat brown cat sleeping on his back

Our weekly day off and another visit to our favourite noodle shop by the sea in Bang Por, just the other side of Nathorn, about 6kmmfrom home. Now I'm not a big fan of Thai food. In my opinion, it's full

The beautiful village of Bibury and its price gouging local businesses.

I was having an hour mooching around Nathorn the other day, whilst the wife was having a massage, when I was saw one of the bigger fishing boats dock at the end of the pier. We have these larger boats

Hug Samui, another beautiful beach side bar and restaurant with a chilled out vibe and very reasonable prices.

An amazing and different coffee shop and wine bar on Brixham harbour

Despite my impressive total of over 18000 steps yesterday, I would suggest that I would be outstepped by the little chicken gang that have recently appeared in the garden in the same mysterious way that

The three towns that reside on Torbay on the South-West coast of Devon, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, enjoy being known as 'The English Riviera'. Welcome to Brixham.

I recently returned to the nation of my birth to make sure my 86-year-old mum was still alive. She was, so my next duty was to ensure she wasn't frivolously blowing through my inheritance on rubbish!

Just as the Hive Rally car begins again to pour thousands of dollars down the drain in preparation for the next event, I thought it might be time to ask the question: What is the branding actually trying

It's got to be said that I've let the jungle around the back get a little out of hand. I've been busy. It's been hot. I can't be arsed. Take your pick. I have enough trouble keeping the front looking

I'd been thinking a lot about the price of butter. I know, sad but this is a matter of prime importance as I manage to blow a fortune every week on it for both my toast and my baking. Dairy is expensive

This collection of photos is part of the Photo Essay Red contest hosted by @friendlymoose and @stresskiller.

This classic and delicious Italian dessert is simple to make and will keep 3 to 4 days covered in the fridge. NO RAW EGGS!!