Monthly Archives: October 2009

It’s probably part of my Polish heritage, but I have always been drawn to cemeteries. They are typically calm and peaceful places, where few people venture and those that do behave in a quiet and respectful manner. As a teenager … Continue reading →

As the taxi driver took us through the outskirts of Damascus, I could almost predict his words before they were delivered. He had collected us from the bus station, and being almost the only Europeans on the bus he had … Continue reading →

I will choose my words carefully here, as I don’t want to be seen to be overly whinging. There are many benefits and priveleges afforded to those who hold a British passport: easy access to most countries in the world, … Continue reading →