There is something that Italy and the UK have in common. Queues in post offices. They are diabolical in both countries, but possibly worse in Italy. I remember popping out of work during the afternoon in the UK to go to the post office - either I did this or I spent up to an hour hanging around in a … [Read more...]

I used to know Newcastle very well - firstly because I used to live nearby and secondly, because I went to school there. I even worked there for a few months and for me, for quite a few years, it was the only real city I really knew. You could say that it was my 'benchmark' for other cities, … [Read more...]

OK, I admit it, I do go on rather negatively about the living museum at times, but warts and all, I prefer Italy to my home country the UK. Why?Well, I thought England was getting too violent, many people who work in the country seem to be on the road to deep depression and I dare not give my … [Read more...]

Back in the UK it is possible to buy a card for just about any conceivable situation; from 'Get well soon' to 'Happy Birthday to your budgie' or so it would seem. Funny cards, rude cards, classic cards - you name it and there is most probably a card that will catch your fancy and … [Read more...]