Symbolising the cultural calling of France

In an age where prejudice is such an easy fall-back, we need all the reminders of culture, humanity, inclusiveness and diversity that we can get.

Celebrating beauty in the Lunar(tic) New Year

In a world turned ugly and feral, the beauty of cultures and human communication are more important than ever.

Presenting the alternative facts of travel retail

I believe the world is actually a much safer place as clearly President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will get along just fine.

From Toshiba traveller to Dell boy

Like an aging footballer who’s lost his pace, I’m forced to rely more and more on experience and knowledge, and ensuring the work rate simply never drops, no matter how much you’d like it to.

Another journey begins for The East India Company

Sanjiv is a human dynamo, irresistible in his energy, consumed by his dreams, an all-too rare example of a businessman who wants to get it right rather than get it fast.

Of all the duty free gin joints in all the world… he walked into Gatwick’s

I got a bunch of bananas and a bottle of gin; They keep the hunger out and the happiness in; I got a bunch of bananas and a bottle of gin; My luck she is running very good.

Art and artisans, Dufry & destination delights, add Cambodian class in Phnom Penh

Such is the bustle of the city that it’s something of a surprise to arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport and encounter an oasis of calm, an efficient, quiet airport featuring some fine artwork and an excellent, diverse shopping, dining and lounge offer.

Miscellaneous

December 5, 2016

An open letter to the management and staff at Dubai Duty Free

What does Dubai Duty Free get in return for much cost, much hard labour, much time and dedication? One suspects your company deems such a question irrelevant, that it never forms part of any annual budgeting process.

Miscellaneous

December 1, 2016

Duel in the sun as black takes on green in Dubai

At one point Niall smoked the ball almost to the green on a par 4. I got so much under mine that it just missed my head coming down.

Miscellaneous

November 30, 2016

Sizing up the odds (some very odd) at the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup

I feel my luck is about to change. This is a year of shocks is it not? After all, one year ago who would have predicted Donald Trump would be elected President of the USA; that the UK would exit the European Union; or, most shockingly of all, that the Irish rugby team would beat my beloved All Blacks after 111 years of trying?

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