When there are so many beautiful places on earth which I have yet to visit it is hard to explain why I keep returning to East Africa, yet I do. It is of course partly the extravagant beauty of the … [Read more...] about Kenya February 2020
Travel
Dubai Literary Festival
Dubai for the Literary Festival again, the 12th edition. It was, as ever, lovely to be back, to meet up with old friends and to make new ones. This year Dubai also hosted an informal conference of … [Read more...] about Dubai Literary Festival
Palestine
I returned recently from my second trip to Palestine when again I was struck by the complete disconnect between the perception of Palestinians in the western world and the actuality. I then got into a … [Read more...] about Palestine
Japan
Twice before I have been to Japan, and then I thought it the most alien country I had ever visited. It is eminently cultured and civilized but I could find little common ground with the people. We did … [Read more...] about Japan
Visit to Dubai
I’ve recently returned from Dubai where, as always, I greatly enjoyed the Emirates Literary Festival. There was controversy this year, with Antony Beevor turning down his invitation to attend because … [Read more...] about Visit to Dubai