One of the odder things about the Olympics is the Torch Relay - which I managed to see this morning. There's been God-only-knows how much hype about the torch relay and, frankly, it's all a bit of a tragic disappointment. With the assortment of commerical vehicles (all sponsored) and a distinct lack of competition the whole event was, well, almost destined to be a bit of a damp squid. Gold Medals to those who enjoy this kind of thing - but I just don't get it.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
Zürich - Aboard a Street Parade Love Mobile 2010 - Love Mobile at the Street Parade 2010 in Zürich
Rapperswil - Manfred Mann plays keyboards at the 2010 Rapperswil Blues n Jazz Festival - Manfred Mann playing keyboards with the Manfred Mann Earth Band in Fischmarktplatz at the 2010 Rapperswil Blues n Jazz Festival
Europe FAQ - Europe Frequently Asked Questions
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (N) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (N)
Switzerland - places not to miss - Sixteen places not to miss around Switzerland
Lucerne - a short history of The Lion Monument - A brief history of the Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland
Rapperswil - What a visitor to Rapperswil needs to know
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
Travel pictures - Pictures from my travels in Switzerland, Italy and New Zealand
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook