Happy Christmas and goodbye to 2023
December 19, 2023, No comments
So that was 2023 and I'm glad it's almost over. Not an easy year for me but it wasn't all hospitals and...
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My second summer riding the cancer rollercoaster
November 2, 2023, 5 Comments
It's the sequel I never wanted to think about. No, I'm not talking about Grease 2 or Trump winning again. Sadly it...
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How to save money in Switzerland
July 31, 2023, 1 Comment
This beautiful land of lakes and mountains is a wonderful place to live (and visit) but it isn't always the cheapest place...
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Want to join me on a special walking tour through Bern?
June 29, 2023, No comments
One month to go before the EuroGames arrives in Bern, and with it many hundreds of athletes and their friends. And I'll...
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A special April offer for America
April 5, 2023, No comments
This is no April fool! You can buy a good book to support a good cause, and best of all, get free...
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Amazing art in the heart of Bern
March 7, 2023, 1 Comment
Bern may not seem like a watery city (there's no lake, for example) but it is surrounded on three sides by the...
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Why do most writers need a second job?
February 28, 2023, No comments
Most authors have a day job to survive. Unless they are J K Rowling or John Grisham (or have a very understanding...
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Is this the Christmas miracle I’ve been waiting for?
December 20, 2022, 3 Comments
A Christmas miracle? Not really, just Swiss science and healthcare doing their thing. I had another round of tests and... the tumours...
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What is the Swiss health service really like?
November 14, 2022, 9 Comments
Four months ago I’d only had limited contact with the Swiss health service: paying my obligatory insurance, having occasional check-ups and suffering...
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What are my nine biggest problems with hotels?
July 18, 2022, 1 Comment
I love staying in hotels, which is just as well given my job. But for every wonderful night in a great place,...
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