We’ve all seen the humble robin, but what do we actually know about them? Here’s some facts that might change the way you think about our friendly garden visitor. The scientific name for our feathered friend is Erithacus rubecula. They live…
What I learnt when I took an Indian cooking class in Goa
Everyone loves Indian food but not many people know how to cook it well. I put myself firmly in that category, in fact, I struggle to cook anything well as it’s not something that I’ve ever been taught. I’m as…
Visiting concentration camps reminds us that genocide hasn’t gone away
Auschwitz began as a prison within a disused army barracks in 1940. It grew into the largest centre to exterminate Jews in Europe. Close by were Birkenau and Monowitz. Out of the 1-1.5 million people murdered within the walls of…
The story of my 10-year battle with recurrent interstitial cystitis
I was 21 years old when my bladder decided to go into battle with the rest of my body. It’s no coincidence that this was when I had my first live-in boyfriend so sexual encounters were frequent for the first…
Can Ayurvedic massage solve emotional problems?
I have many emotional problems, many of which have existed since I can remember. I’m not generally swayed by so-called alternative medicine but I do think there is merit in taking a holistic approach to your health. While in India,…
7 things you need to know about the Pushkar camel fair
If you’re planning on visiting the Pushkar camel fair then this is everything you need to know about it. 1. The camel fair is actually an offshoot of the main event and not the main event itself The camel fair…