1. (idiomatic) Thinking that is not grounded or in touch in the realities of the present. 2. (idiomatic) Open-minded thinking. I’ve interpreted Blue Sky Thinking quite literally as thinking under blankets of clear blue skies because that’s exactly what I’ve been fortunate enough to look at for the past fortnight in both Phuket in Thailand and the… Continue reading Blue Sky Thinking
Category: Travel
Lost Paradise
>> For the first time in well over two decades, I’ve spent Christmas and New Year’s away from London.I’ve traded in turkey, cold walks and Crimbo TV (I say that, having binged on Downton and Call the Midwife using Hola) for sun, sea and food loaded up with Thai chillis. I’ve just finished up a wonderful… Continue reading Lost Paradise
Meta Paris in Rome
Citizens of Rome must be slightly amused by the fashion cavalry that has passed through its marble monuments, ancient ruins and golden excess, not once but twice this year. In the summer, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccoli of Valentino presented us with their ode to Rome – an outpouring of heartfelt love for their… Continue reading Meta Paris in Rome
Say Y.E.S.
For the last leg of my Asia tour (which yes, I realise makes me sound like I’m a has-been pop star milking it out in Far East), after a two year absence, I finally made it back to Hong Kong. Actually, “back to” makes it sound like I’m very familiar with the place. I’m not… Continue reading Say Y.E.S.