Notes from a Nomad

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


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6 – Wimbledon – Join the queue! – London England June 30 2012

IMG_6106I went to Wimbledon yesterday and given that I wrote about Roland Garros a few weeks ago I guess I should add some comments about Wimbledon. After all it’s the greatest tennis tournament in the world – isn’t it?

Well actually I am not sure. Continue reading


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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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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