Monthly Archives: April 2025

Packing…ish

🇬🇧 A cautionary tale of premature preparation 🎒 So here’s the thing: our big tropical getaway is still weeks away. WEEKS. And yet—brace yourself—I am practically packed. I say “practically” because what I’ve actually done is a bit of a … Continue reading

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My AI sidekick is getting too smart

🇬🇧 So, I’ve been spending some quality time with my new AI buddies – Copilot, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Aria, Le Chat, and Claude. And let me tell you, things are getting WEIRD. In a good way… mostly. I’m talking about some serious leaps forward in the ‘General … Continue reading

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From jetlag to throwback

🇬🇧 Around the world in 20 years (and 3 time zones) From Jet Lag to Throwback: Around the World in 20 Years (and 3 Time Zones) Ah yes — February 2005. A time when flip phones were the height of … Continue reading

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The week that was 16-2025

🇬🇧 A sunburned nose, quantum physics and a hint of Karaoke Ah, spring. That magical season where you can go from sipping rosĂ© under the sun to huddling inside with a blanket and wondering whether it’s too early to switch … Continue reading

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Lost in translation

🇬🇧 (Inside my own head) 🖋️ This morning, before my first sip of coffee (a critical tactical error), I found myself staring into the middle distance asking a deeply philosophical question:In which language do I think? Now, this isn’t a … Continue reading

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The week that was 15-2025

🇬🇧 Dancing Queens, warm ales & sunburnt noses This week was brought to you by the letter A: ABBA, ale, art, and, well… after-sun lotion. The highlight (and possibly the glitteriest moment of 2025 so far) was a quick cultural … Continue reading

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A dream of holograms and a reality of airport queues

🇬🇧 After a blissful night’s sleep filled with visions of holograms and swirling lights—thanks to the ABBA Voyage show—I woke up with the distinct impression that Bjorn and Benny had taken up residence in my subconscious. The concert had clearly … Continue reading

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London calling

🇬🇧 A taxi fare, a time warp and a touch of ABBA magic Let’s start with a simple travel tip: if you ever feel like you got a great deal on a flight, London taxis will be happy to correct … Continue reading

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Quantum quandaries and pints in London

🇬🇧 For once, my Ryanair flight to Stansted wasn’t a claustrophobic test of human endurance. In a rare twist of fate, the plane was half-empty, giving me enough space to almost stretch out and almost be comfortable. Small victories. With … Continue reading

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The month that was – March 2025

🇬🇧 The case of the disappearing month Once again, I find myself asking: where on earth did March go? It barely arrived, made itself comfortable for about five minutes, and then vanished without so much as a goodbye. I checked … Continue reading

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