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

Last Man Standing 2026 . 20 in. Five days left.

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

It's another huge weekend for the teams at the foot of the Premier League and whilst I'm sure that come the end of May we'll be saying goodbye to Wolves and ...

Just a little experiment to see how many people are still active. While I know most won't respond even if there's rewards to be had just cause they can't be bothered, I figured I'd give it a test anyway.

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!!

The Montien Riverside Hotel. A reminder of Bangkok's more traditional and glamourous past.

Tiling a splashback using Subway tiles. Not necessarily the correct way, but my way and although it could have been better, it could have been a whole lot worse!

The most decadent, gooey chocolate brownies you've ever baked in your life!

How to make simple, delicious bread rolls with the minimum of fuss that anyone can make at home

A modern, laid-back hotel in the beautiful, provincial coastal town of Khlong Wan in Prachup Kiri Khan province.

A wander to the end of the Pier in Nathorn, Koh Samui and why a bridge is such a bad idea.

Welcome to KOB Homegrown in Hua Thanon, Koh Samui, Thailand. It's only around one hundred metres from the Amazon coffee shop I posted about recently but the differences in the two are whole worlds apart.

Christmas in the tropics. Just another day!

The final few days on the beautiful Scottish West Coast

The Skyline restaurant in Pontefract. OMG. That font!! Back in the UK, the wife soon tires of bread and potatoes and craves a taste of home. Soon as in after a couple of meals! The go to place in Pontefract

My little boy is ill. About three weeks ago we noticed blood in his urine and called the vet who told us it was quite common and to bring him in if he stopped urinating altogether, which he subsequently

For the last twelve months I've been tutoring 12 and 15 year old sisters in Maths. Yes. That's maths with an 's'. Don't get me started! I'm not a professional tutor, and teaching is not something I'd ever