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I share my time between London, England and Laguna Province, Philippines. I've travelled extensively throughout both countries, and each in their own way have been inspirational in my writings, particularly in the areas of travel, culture, history and conservation.

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Pets & Animals > Birds The Dodo and how the now extinct bird met its end: 4 of 13
The demise of the Dodo, an ungainly flightless bird, is synonymous with mankind's lack of understanding of conservation and the natural and delicate balance of ecological habitat. Today we can frown upon those early seafarers who during the course of trade and exploration systematically devastated indigenous wildlife on thei... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Rising food prices - A global concern: 7 of 22

As the Philippines embarks on elections for a new president in 2010, the dominant issue galvanizing the minds of her people is the price of rice. Whilst the global costs soar for this basic food staple, the country (the world's biggest rice importer) is facing a crisis. Unlike their neighbours in Thailand and Vietnam, succes... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American The founding of Jamestown: 4 of 12
When the world thinks of Jamestown, it should also think of Bermuda. At first glance they would both appear as historically remote as Tuvalu is from Trieste, yet both are interlinked, and neither may have survived without the other. Bermuda was settled by accident rather than desire, unlike Jamestown which had a settlement p... More..
Travel > South & Central America How to enjoy the Galapagos Islands at any time of the year: 3 of 9
"Now look here young chap", the captain said to me as I disembarked the ship, "Don't go poking your nose around where it's likely to get you into trouble!". He always was unduly concerned for my welfare. Leaving him aboard to continue his hydrographical studies, I set foot with trepidation on the strangest group of islands a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation The effects of deforestation: 8 of 21
Typhoon Durian visited the Philippines in November 2006 with devastating effect. Known locally as typhoon Reming, it hit the already impoverished eastern province of Albay with ruthless abandon. Over 700 people lost their lives, but the true figure may never be known. The death toll is significant because the victims, along ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Reflections: It's not the destination, it's the journey: 18 of 43
Kismet, an Islamic word meaning fate or destiny, is an appropriate noun to describe a trip on Royal Brunei Airlines. It's a word which although rarely attributed to commercial air travel, holds connotations of adventure, romance and mystery. In an age were romance is as distant as comfort when flying economy class, it conjur... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Atlantic City, New Jersey: 3 of 7
Atlantic City is the east coast gambling nirvana of the United States. Enter it by night and it assaults you with a collection of psychedelic living monoliths and temples, employing sufficient energy to supply a third world country, and all for the edification of the deities of excess. If you've never been to Vegas, then set... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for visiting Rome: 6 of 12
"Are you English?" your new friend says excitedly, "I love London...my favourite city. And the girls, belissimo!" he bellows, whilst kissing his palm and throwing the residue into the breeze. "What size are you sir?" he continues "I have some leather jackets here. I've just been to a fashion show and I don't want to return t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness What changes are occurring to America's Great Lakes, what is causing the changes and why does it matter?: 4 of 8
With an area of nearly 32,000 square miles Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. Together with its four siblings, Huron, Erie, Michigan and Ontario, they combine to produce North America's quintet of great lakes which together contain 84 percent of the continent's surface fresh water and 21 percent of th... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography The reason why coral reefs are being depleted in southeast Asia: 2 of 4
the Coral Triangle covers an area over two million square miles and is home to seventy-five percent of all known coral species. It is embraced by the south-east Asian waters of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste, The threats which face this fragile eco-system are many,... More..