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“Uncle Fred in the Springtime” by P G Wodehouse
A review of Uncle Fred in the Springtime, one of PG Wodehouse’s Blandings Castle comedies. Bonus: 21 springy quotations. The six Blandings Castle novels by PG Wodehouse in my Folio Society edition are: Summer Lightning Heavy Weather Uncle Fred in the Springtime Full Moon Pigs have Wings Service with a Smile I have so far reviewed those highlighted in the bold
We’ll all soon beg to fly business: the perils of economy long-haul flights
The perils of economy long-haul flights: how rubber chicken, narrow seats, lousy in-flight entertainment and limitless alcohol are an airline plot to force us to
Bangkok with children: “I’ve had enough Buddhas for today”
Should you visit Bangkok with children? Why visiting Thailand with your kids offers joy and challenges. Bangkok is “a pleasure and a pain”. By Robert Pimm
German waiters: When dinner becomes the last supper
Did you know that German waiters are the best in the world? You just have to look at it the right way. By Robert Pimm Financial
What is so special about skiing in Lech? An appreciation
Lech am Arlberg in Austria is one of the world’s most famous ski areas. But there’s more to Lech than skiing. An appreciation. Lech:
Mary: a real East End heroine returns to her roots
An East End heroine celebrates her 80th Birthday – with her four high-achieving daughters. How did she do it? Rag’n’bones to riches: an East End
Aldiana and Club Med: Which is better? French? Or German?
Aldiana and Club Med: which is better? French or German? Testing national stereotypes to destruction brought surprising results. A tale of two all-in resorts: Aldiana
Lundy Island? Paradise on earth – or for a weekend.
Where is Lundy Island? I call it “Lundy Island, Atlantic Ocean”. After travelling across the globe, I always return there. This article first appeared in
Where was the Berlin Wall?
Where was the Berlin Wall? In modern Berlin it’s hard to spot. Yet exploring the Berlin Wall path can be evocative and fun. This piece
Behind every great woman… when men play second fiddle
Behind every great woman? Being the husband or partner of a famous or successful woman can pose unexpected challenges – mostly from other men. By Robert
Robert Pimm Journalism index – Financial Times & Boston Globe
Robert Pimm journalism – a selection of my writing for the Financial Times, Boston Globe, Die Welt and Financial Times magazine 2003-2006. Financial Times Because
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