
May 3, 2025
The Hakone Loop: Boats, Busses & Autom… Trains
April 27th marked our second day in Odawara, Japan, and it was the day we tackled the increasingly famous Hakone Loop. What started as a self-inflictedly-confusing journey turned into one of the most...
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May 5, 2013
Big Red’s Guide to Hong Kong – Geography
This is a no-nonsense guide to Hong Kong, written by Big Red; a Scotsman in temporary hot and sweaty exile in the far east. Big Red’s opinions don’t necessarily reflect those of Colin’s...
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May 25, 2012
An Introduction To The Glaswegian Dialect
It might seem a bit odd to be talking about a different dialect in the specific context of the city of Glasgow, but if you’ve ever paid a visit to this area you will no doubt have clocked that the...
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Mar 28, 2012
Take a Walk on the Wild Side of Western Australia
Visitors to Australia who venture out of the main centers like Melbourne and Sydney are often struck by just how much empty land there is between big cities. Even a drive up the coast from Sydney to the...
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