Woman cries at work - makes headlines and creates scandal. Men cause mass destruction and murder innocent people. Nothing to see here. I despair. Let's get more women who show their emotions in places of power please.

I'm writing a piece about how to educate your children about responsible tourism on your travels. All tips welcome!

The ultimate boys with (lethal) toys www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...

No mention for days of #genocide and mass enforced starvation of Palestinians in #Gaza for days on #BBC headlines. It's astounding. Meanwhile, if you scroll over to the bespoke page, www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... It's hard to mark VE Day, Pope Day or Sycamore Gap day when so many could be saved.

Somehow I think that #PopeFrancis would have loved if all the 24 hr media attention his death is getting, could be replaced with the #genocide in #Gaza that seems to have been dropped from mainstream, even though it's more horrific than ever. That way he might truly rest in the peace he fought for.

It's just that...I mean....isn't this just...oh never mind. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Members of the global film community urgently appeal for the immediate release and safety of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, the recipient of this year's Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Join them and sign the petition here. chng.it/dYDVjKYsJz

Sometimes you just have to get up at sunrise and dance. Thanks Freedom Dance silent disco in Hastings. This is why I love living here and am so grateful for this energy. #stleonardsonsea #hastings #peace

Stop the Trump state visit. Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Simon Harris Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland 👏

Have you seen The Brutalist? (if not, it's a must) - Vance reminded me of Van Beuren's crawling son in that set-up of a 'press conference' today. Don't offend my daddy, you have to thank my daddy, oh daddy tell him he's a bad boy. He was pathetic. Zelensky held his own as best as he possibly could.

Your rail strike calendar. Avanti West Coast: every Sunday until June. Skeleton service London <> Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, restricted hours. Elizabeth line: 27 Feb, 1/8/10 March. Hull Trains: every Friday and Saturday from 7 March-26 April. www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

I marked a milestone by taking the sleeper train to Penzance, Cornwall and wiped the sleep out my eyes at Jubilee Lido, followed by a blissful walking weekend based at Chapel House boutique hotel. Read more: www.ethicaltraveller.co.uk/2021/10/trav... #trains #responsibletravel #greatwesternrailway

So he sits grinning with the war criminal who who destroyed a people and their lands, saying how they're now going to take it over and own it. And nod together, like that's a good plan. Or the plan all along. We've landed in hell, folks. #genocide #freepalestine

If anyone wants to escape into another world right now (unless you're Japanese obvs), I'm finding Asura, set in Japan, on Netflix, very calming and engaging. A wonderful cast of strong women too. It also really makes me want to travel to #Japan. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Over 100 Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If I could attend a masterclass in acting, give me #katewinslett in Lee every time over #Demimoore in The Substance. If anyone has substance when it comes to creating a real character, it's Ms Winslett. Come on #BAFTA You're better than this. Not even a nomination? www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmFY...

Time to stop Amazon too, really, isn't it? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Amongst all the professional greetings emails in my inbox, this one from friend and colleague Michel Awad who runs The Siraj Centre in Palestine, a walking holidays tour operator, stood out today. Please do take time to read it

Merci Gisèle Pelicot for her bravery and ability to survive this. And for being such an important changemaker for women in France and worldwide. Hoping that she and her family now have an opportunity to time to heal together in private. The repercussions are unimaginable.

I had to stop watching #Substance after an hour. Just couldn't take it. So I must have missed either the comedy or the songs, given that #DemiMoore has been nominated for best actress in a musical or comedy at the #goldenglobes. I clearly missed the point www.bbc.co.uk/news/article..., or any point

Was an Interrail (Eurail) Pass a good gift for Christmas? My blog on how my sons reacted to and acted upon my Christmas gift a few years ago. www.ethicaltraveller.co.uk/2022/12/inte... #traintravel #railtravel #Interrail #Eurail #responsibletravel #sustainabletravel #nofly #trains #çhristmasideas

Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Very proud to see the flags flying along the promenade of my home town of St. Leonards-on-Sea. www.un.org/en/observanc... #FreePalestine #InternationalDayofSolidarity #Solidarity

And from the ashes - such good news, and huge congratulations to every specialist, artist and builder who worked to bring #NotreDame back to its former glory. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

If you could do a dream road trip of Scotland, where would be your top places to stay. Doesn't have to be posh, but not hostel-style really. Just Scottish style and warmth really #Scotland

"My appeal to readers is to stand with your fellow Scots and support the Rewilding Nation Charter [ www.rewild.scot/charter] urging the Scottish govt to declare Scotland the world’s first rewilding nation." - Brian Cox, actor www.theguardian.com/environment/... #scotland #rewilding

Sometimes it takes time to recalibrate while on holiday. Understanding and practising mindfulness while travelling can really make a difference. Here are some top tips, and we promise that none of them involves practising gratitude or journaling! bit.ly/415ZEht #mindfulness #thenaturaladventure

Another oldie for a new platform and one of the most magnificent #kayaking holidays I've ever done, in both #Montenegro and #Albania with the inimitable and wonderful @undiscovered-emma.bsky.social 's company Undiscovered Balkans www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/... #responsibletravel #adventure

#saynothing on Disney is totally gobsmacking. And disturbing. I read the book by the superb @praddenkeefe.bsky.social - the best and toughest book on Northern Ireland I've ever read. Read it, watch it and, unlike the title, do talk about it. Thank you PRK. You're a genius.

I wrote this one years ago, about the joy of writing letters, and having just joined this platform, I thought it might help to share it again. It's the weekend. Why not write someone a letter? www.irishtimes.com/life-and-sty... #letterwriting #letters #snailmail #writing

“Unicef wants to ring the alarm bell that children are being killed & seriously injured on a regular basis, mostly by live ammunition.” Israeli troops & settlers have killed 171 & injured 1000+ Palestinian children in a year in the West Bank (UN figures). www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...

As I've just joined Bluesky, I'll share a few historic articles which I hope might inspire others to go there. Starting off with one of my home faves, Arranmore Island off the coast of Donegal. Featured @thetimes.com.web.brid.gy thetimes.com/travel/desti... #wildatlanticway #Ireland #arranmore

Delighted to have joined many responsible travel colleagues on Bluesky. We have over 700 walking and cycling holidays for responsible adventurers. We also have 200 + travel blogs. Here’s to blue skies and many adventures ahead. www.thenaturaladventure.com #travel #travelsky #responsibletravel

All aboard the train in Spain - article by me on how Spain is embracing the rail renaissance given the ‘open access’ liberalisation of the European rail network www.greentraveller.co.uk/post/all-abo...

Tickled both my history and travel bones delving into Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2024 for BBC Countryfile: www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/... 🏛️🏰

If you’ve just joined BlueSky this is a brilliant list of UK political journalists, commentators, politicos & experts to follow go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN

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It’s the season when runny honey is never runny. It’s one of life’s greatest mis-sells.