Author: swanalong

People may wonder why a semi retired bloke spends his time writing blog posts that nobody reads. In reality, nobody actually wonders about this.…

There’s no shortage of articles and social media posts explaining where Australians can retire more cheaply. Usually there’s sunshine, an inexpensive meal and someone…

Expats are a mixed bunch. Some are endlessly curious about their new surroundings, while others are so reclusive you barely know they’re there. Then…

I came across an article in Yahoo Lifestyle recently about the best places in the world to retire. It referred to a poll of…

I was riding a scooter around an island in the Philippines when I started thinking about sterility. The air quality was shit. Motorbikes were…

I have been thinking about aliens again. Perhaps it is because I have recently read Not for Disclosure, have been following Ross Coulthart, and have…

Have you ever had something happen that suddenly made you question the direction you had set for your life? Not because the direction was…

On a recent flight I found myself sitting next to a very large man. At some point I noticed the label on his jacket,…

I cannot remember the last time I had déjà vu. You know that strange feeling when something is happening and, for a few seconds,…