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
Travel
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