Author: Roving Jay
Living in Harmony, Population 18
Harmony – Elevation 175 Population 18. Just outside Cambria, California, this towns enticed us in with a tour of their glass blowing studio.
Los Angeles to Cambria Road Trip
A road trip from Los Angeles to Cambria, led me to a conversation with a stranger. We had a 1 degree of separation link with Samson & Delilah
Nature and Nurture in Norfolk
That very same countryside that drove me to the City in search of my fortune, draws me back in. Nature & Nurture collide during our morning walks
Soho Days and Oxford Street Stroll
Feature Image: Oxford Street Lights Refuel at the Soho Hotel I was only staying in London for 2 days, and…
Review: Perking the Pansies – the Book
Whereas Jack’s Pansy blog is a frantic knee-trembler with Tabitha the Tart, Jack’s book is a post-coital embrace that lingers ’til dawn.
My entry for Photo Roulette Round #32
My entry for the Love round of Photo Roulette was taken in Norfolk, England. This Mute Swan had been diving below the water to feed, and then swimming around with it’s feathers all fluffed up to dry in the sun. As a member of the Lonely Hearts Club, he’s cruising a local river in Norfolk England, looking for a mate.
Black Cabs and Chrismas Lights in London
I always look forward to my London-arrival black cab rides. It’s a great way to ease myself back into the familiarity of my old stomping ground, and to see if I can pass for a local — after all these years in the States. I usually get sussed!
Packing for my Trip
What happened to just worrying about what clothes to take, and remembering your passport? In order to stay connected don’t forget the Lead.
My entry for Photo Roulette Round #31
My entry for Round 31 of Photo Roulette. This week the theme is Music.
Why I like Tag Clouds
Online, where web users are inundated with information, and web pages are scanned for pertinent topics rather than read word-for-word — Tag Clouds have a valuable role to play.
Blogging in Pajamas
What’s in a name? Pajamas. PJ’s. Jammie’s, Jim-Jams. There’s many names for those comfy lounge pants, and when you look…
Capture the moment for prosperity
Cashing in Living in America, you get used to the optimization of the commercial opportunities at the local tourist attractions….
I was a cigar toking Brownie Sprite
If anyone wonders why women carry so much in their handbags – blame it on Brownies Brainwashing. From day one we’re taught about the importance of filling our pickets with the essentials. Later in life, we evolve from pockets to handbags.
Channeling my inner ballerina
Each session I’ve attended Pop Physique it’s the same — I pliè, dip and tuck until my calves quiver and collapse in defeat, and wonder if I’ll ever get the flexibility to kiss my own ankles. Maybe if I’d made a different set of decisions at 7, I’d be one step closer to dancing The Nutcracker Suite.
Sombody copied my content but didn’t link back to me
You’ve copyscaped your site and found that other websites are using your content. What can you do? Link-backs: Link-backs are…
Who has copied your site content?
I’m flattered when other web sites copy snippets of my content, as long as they provide a link back to my source page. But how do you check?
CSS, HTML, XHTML, Whatthe-ML?
XHTML and CSS are the next generation HTML, they were developed to separate structure from content.
Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn are the life blood of the city
Of all the memories of my recent Istanbul trip, The Bosphorus and Golden Horn will linger the most. These waterways personify the energy of the city.
Image File Size Tips for your Website Photo’s
Optimise your Image files for your Website Here’s some tips to keep your website load time optimised. Let’s face it…
The power of Bodrum Sign Posts
High SEO for Bodrum Sign Posts on my Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide site
New Road Signs in the Gümüşlük area
When did the new road signs appear in the Gümüşlük area? It’s been over a year since we visited our…
Turyol Bosphorus Tour & Traditional Ferry Service, Istanbul
The Turyol Ferry Service is an alternative to the IDO city ferry service, and runs more of less along the same routes – but their ferries are more modern, and their service, more frequent, as well as faster.
Writing Travel Itineraries for money
You may be the most ardent Independent traveller, but have neither the time nor inclination to invest in pre-travel research and would prefer to take the easy route by purchasing a self-guided tour itinerary from unanchor.com
My Fortune Cookie: You will step foot on many foreign lands
Istanbul Travel Guide review and summary. The 4 books I bought before I visited Istanbul for the first time.