Valencia for the weekend

It was a three hour train ride to Valencia. At each stop the passengers around us would change, and a … More

Week 13: Learning from students

Suddenly it’s December. I’ve begun to prepare for exams for my students for the final weeks, and to tell them … More

It has been nearly three months since I first moved to Barcelona. In the mornings, I wake up as Charles … More

My evening started in the morning. A friend texted me as I woke to organize dinner for that evening with … More

This week was a return to routine. Which also means it was another step towards making Barcelona feel more comfortable … More

The week started with the end of La Merce. Monday was a public holiday, and I made the rookie error … More

On the train to central London from Gatwick Airport, the conductor introduced himself over the intercom and estimated the time … More

I arrived at my apartment in the neighbourhood of Gràcia a week ago. Making my way there was the first … More

All photos here Friday night. From a previously unseen and distant corner of Hong Kong airport, I caught a plane … More

I took my suitcase to work. It fit neatly under my desk, but I kept kicking it during the day. … More