London Cultural Experiences
It has been a busy couple of weeks since my last post. My good friend, Sharon, continued the tradition we’ve had for over three decades of her coming to visit me anywhere in the world I live. It was lovely…
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
How Much Would You Pay For Outstanding Customer Service? Burberry’s Flagship London Store is Put to the Test
I’ve been reading about the wonders of Burberry’s flagship London store and its whizz bang technology for years. So now that I’m living in London for a few months, I decided to check it out. There are limits to how glamorous I can look…
UK: A Country That is Growing & Collapsing at the Same Time
I normally shy away from discussing politics in blogs, but reading an article about 3 hour wait times to enter the UK at Heathrow Airport finally pushed me over the edge. Not only have such wait times become standard, even…
Tema’s Scooter Life Continues
Went to the hospital for them to check on the cast a couple of days ago. They say the position is good (so I don’t get to pick a 3rd cast colour – darn!) but I’ve got another full 3…
Zen & the Art of Motor Scooter Patience
Last night (Friday) we went to see a classical guitar performance. It was lovely. The building, a fairly new one (past decade probably), was theoretically handicapped accessible, but the public lift was broken, and they really didn’t have their act…
Seeing the World From a New Perspective
Your perspective on the world changes when you suddenly find yourself mobility impaired. I broke my leg in Sweden 11 days ago. No exciting reason: I was on a simple hiking trail, my foot slipped on a boulder made smooth…
Urgent Care in Canada, the US, Sweden & the United Kingdom
I seem to be doing a tour of health services in various countries. Las Vegas Urgent Care In Las Vegas I had an infection that required fast care, and I was able to go to an Urgent Care clinic, which…
Is It Time Shake Up Your Life?
It surprises me how amazed so many people seem to be about our travels this year. Many are shocked by the notion that we’ve sold our house and are now officially “homeless.” They have trouble believing that we could get…