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Nigel Burch

Nigel Burch

Ten steps to brainwash yourself into believing stupid shit.

I’m not sure how many of you remember, but twenty years ago everything in the garden was rosy. We had successfully seen off a virus — the…

Aug 16, 2020

Aug 16, 2020

Nigel Burch

In a world currently full of Movement, do we still need static statues?

As the sun rises on a June morning, an unsuspecting Edward Colston stands in a slightly awkward position — resting his head on his left…

Jul 4, 2020

Jul 4, 2020

Nigel Burch

On Your Marks, Get Set….Stop!

If you’ve just tuned in, fear not, for you’ve missed none of the action. The athletes are gathering on the start line for the 100 metre…

May 6, 2020

On Your Marks, Get Set….Stop!

May 6, 2020

Nigel Burch

Why I hope things don’t return to normal.

Remember those days when people could go where they wanted, meet who they chose and didn’t flinch every time someone walked past them in…

Apr 26, 2020

Why I hope things don’t return to normal.

Apr 26, 2020

Nigel Burch

The Hills May Be Alive But The Sound Is Muted

As our huge bus gingerly negotiates the mini roundabout, the tour guide points out the red dome on top of the hill, “this is the famous…

Apr 10, 2019

The Hills May Be Alive But The Sound Is Muted

Apr 10, 2019

Nigel Burch

Kozy Kardashian Serves Kaiseki in Kurashiki —Haute Cuisine (Part 2B)

Now you may remember at the end of last week’s episode, we saw our protagonist — i.e. me — spending the night in a ryokan and half way…

Oct 5, 2017

Kozy Kardashian Serves Kaiseki in Kurashiki —Haute Cuisine (Part 2B)

Oct 5, 2017

Nigel Burch

Kaiseki in Kurashiki — Why I Shouldn’t Expose Myself To Haute Cuisine (Part 2A)

As I near my destination, I start to feel inappropriately dressed. The Bikan district is the old merchant centre of Kurashiki and is…

Sep 21, 2017

Kaiseki in Kurashiki — Why I Shouldn’t Expose Myself To Haute Cuisine (Part 2A)

Sep 21, 2017

Nigel Burch

Japanese Hot Springs and Hot-tempered Onsen Owners

As soon as I step out of the station, I feel it — the sense of calm and tranquility. Maybe because it’s a Sunday and everyone is chilled or…

Sep 17, 2017

Japanese Hot Springs and Hot-tempered Onsen Owners

Sep 17, 2017

Nigel Burch

Why I Shouldn’t Expose Myself To Haute Cuisine (Part One)

I Only Went Out To Get Gyoza

Sep 16, 2017

Why I Shouldn’t Expose Myself To Haute Cuisine (Part One)

Sep 16, 2017

Nigel Burch

Japan — Second Impressions

A large proportion of eat-in restaurants allocate you a plastic shopping basket for you to put your bag in. I’m not sure whether it’s to…

Sep 12, 2017

Japan — Second Impressions

Sep 12, 2017

Nigel Burch

Nigel Burch

My observations on Travel, The World, Politics and Social Justice. After a year of travelling, I return to the UK to see what has changed.

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