Notes from a Nomad

Remarkable People, Memorable Events and Fascinating Destinations from Around the World.


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5 – Roland Garros – Paris France June 6 and 13 2012

IMG_7790Paris in the Spring is a magical place, beloved by writers, filmmakers, poets and romantics but there is always a problem when I come here each Spring – I do not get to see much of Paris!

For me and many others who flock to Paris at the end of each May, Paris means one thing only Continue reading


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3 – Kuta Beach 40 years on – Bali Indonesia April 19 2012

IMG_5141I am fortunate to have been able to organise my life so that I have been able to travel extensively for parts of every year since 1967 and I have never been to a place that has changed as much as one of the worlds iconic destinations Kuta Beach Continue reading


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1 – Antarctica – Simply the Best – February 23 2012

1022I am writing these words on the boat, having just sailed from volcanic Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands to commence our return journey across the Drake Passage to Argentina, after 8 days exploring the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Continue reading