Oh, it got ugly! American uber investor BlackRock dumped SolarZero, a clean, green, Kiwi energy company just before Christmas leaving staff without holiday pay and subbies out of pocket – some to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. Why does this keep happening over and over again? Can we never learn? No Risk, […]
He’s back! Traditionally new American presidents are judged after 100 days in office, but in this case, that seems far too languid a timeline. We think Trump’s first months will be such a whirlwind of change it’ll make FDR’s frantic flurry of Great Depression legislation seem as lifeless as an RBNZ press conference. A Mandate […]
We’ve already got electric cars, how about planes too? A couple of years ago the Government said they wanted to decarbonise New Zealand’s transport sector and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Part of this was mandating government agencies to prioritise the selection of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for new […]
I have to admit, in all my years on this Earth I have given Greenland little consideration. In fact, if it hadn’t been for all those outraged cartographers using it as Exhibit A of how the Mercator Projection world map distorts country size, I would’ve forgotten it even existed. The largest island in the world, […]
‘Buy land, my boy, they’re not making any more of it.’ So said Mark Twain when discussing how the value of real estate rises with a growing population, but his observation is just as relevant today with arable land. As the world’s populace swells, so does the pressure on our agricultural sector to produce more […]
So, Joe Biden finally read the room and folded his hand. Uh, hindsight is a wonderful thing, but he may have been the only person left on the planet who thought a doddery old eightysomething with obvious memory and alertness issues was the ideal choice for America’s biggest job. Though it seems he’d got away […]
Now that Joe Biden has (finally!) been rudely woken from that nice nap where he was dreaming of winning a second term in November, he joins the ever-lengthening list of former world leaders now on the lookout for new digs. Whilst we have covered Sleepy Joe’s future options elsewhere in this august magazine, we also […]
Sci-Fi movies, how accurate are they really? Many of them feature a future date within the storyline as though the movie was a Nostrodamus-like vision of the future. Some of these named years are obviously arbitrary – the writer simply used any old date so long as it was in the future; as George Orwell […]
A year ago, you could go to any party and within minutes of meeting someone you’d end up discussing how Taika and co had got it so wrong in Love and Thunder after getting so right in Ragnarok. Yet, if you go to a similar gathering this weekend and have the temerity to utter the […]
Okay, so how’s your experimentation with electric vehicles going? Ah, so you’re still driving a hybrid huh? Well, you and many others it’s fair to say as hybrid sales have been up big time over the last few years – culminating in a staggering 69% increase here in New Zealand between 2022 and 2023. Far […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So, for all the – frankly massive – adjustments we’ve seen in recent years with the rise and rise of online shopping alongside e-commerce, online advertising and influencer activities, it still pays to do things the old way too. Because nothing beats sending actual human […]
The Rugby World Cup is a great reminder of the value of teamwork. Sure every successful team has their superstars who run in spectacular solo tries or exhibit masterful control of the play around the field – but inevitably the winning team is the one with the best teamwork on display. This is the side […]
Plugs and ports – they’re all the same nowadays aren’t they? Well, they might all look the same and even run the same devices, but that’s where the similarities stop because some connections are definitely better than others. What is Thunderbolt 4? Thunderbolt 4 plugs and ports look just like USB-C ones, you […]
Time, it’s the one thing we all want more of, yet we can’t buy it no matter how well our shares have been doing. Time would also make such a great Christmas present for the person who has pretty much everything else as it’s a safe bet that someone that successful won’t have a lot […]
Go on any social media feed and it won’t be long before you stumble across some prophet of doom loudly proclaiming; ‘Artificial Intelligence is here! The world is over! Cue the Terminators to march in over piles of our disembodied skulls!’ The prevailing sentiment with these people seems to be that; as AI becomes […]
Let’s face it, we don’t celebrate enough in the business world. The other day I was part of a global pitch that went very, very well and afterward I wanted to go and have a drink with my colleagues to rejoice in all the hard work we’d put in and the incredible teamwork that had […]
Syrah is a typically fruity and peppery red wine usually in a dark colour and with a strong tannic mouthfeel. Popular all over the world, it is somewhat confusingly called ‘Shiraz’ in some parts – especially Australia. This is despite the ‘Syrah/Shiraz’ grape having nothing to do with its namesake city in Persia; as […]
Seemingly always in a salty mood these days and you’re not sure why? The answer is probably easier to find than you think – and it’s not necessarily because your beloved Hurricanes got turfed out of the Super Rugby Pacific comp early. Yet again! Or because no one ever seems to laugh at the […]
Lights! Camera! Action! Sip! The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and so is Spy Valley as official wine sponsor for another season of our favourite celebration of high-quality international cinema. Spy Valley are the natural pick as sponsors for this epic national event celebrating global art and culture as they’ve always had […]
Good news! We’re living longer than ever. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living beyond 80 years of age is expected to triple between 2020 and 2050. Awesome! How on Earth did that happen? Well, there is no one particular reason, it’s more a series of events and changed attitudes that […]
Every now and then we see something that gives us a glimpse of how the future is going to roll out. Arthur C. Clarke looked at a radio antenna and imagined that it would be a much more effective communications tool if it were floating in space at the same speed as the Earth; Robert […]
Recently I went to the Central Otago region for a new vehicle launch and a couple of my colleagues were very excited – and not just about driving the new car: ‘Oo, when we get some time off we should go and try some of the local Pinot Noir!’ Of course, I thought that was […]
As a kid; whenever I heard the word ‘scenario’ I could taste baked beans like I’d just put a forkful in my mouth. Plus, whenever I saw a car painted in any shiny metallic colour I instantly recalled the smell of Gregg’s instant coffee. Later on I learned that this type of affliction was called […]
The Mission Estate 2019 Huchet Syrah – reverentially named after Brother Cyprian Huchet, one of Missions and New Zealand’s pioneering winemakers from the 19th century – boasts a distinctive character, exhibiting a deep garnet hue with aromas of blackberries, violets, and cracked black pepper. On the palate, it showcases a harmonious blend of ripe dark […]
While the Myers NmG and Aston Martin Superleggera are technically both ‘cars’ that can get you from A to B – let’s be honest, you’d only drive one of them around to pick up your date on a Saturday night! It’s exactly the same scenario with DJ systems, there are some decks that are perfectly […]
We invented robots to weld the same bits of door framing on a car assembly line; to lift impossibly heavy weights; and to greet wave after wave of tourists at the door of a museum with exactly the same bright and breezy message a million times over. In short, we developed robots to do the […]
‘I see the western wheat fields dry out – sometimes.’ ‘The Pink Oboe floats downriver pleasantly.’ Confused? You’re supposed to be! Covert agents are given clandestine phrases and counter phrases to utter when meeting other spies so they know they’re spilling their secret intel to someone they can ‘trust’. The phrases are not meant to […]
The more things change, the more things stay the same. So while ‘flight’ used to mean going up in a balloon in the 19th century, today it means being at the controls of an F-35 Lightning II; and while ‘driving’ meant whipping oxen in Roman times, today it means gunning the engine of a McLaren […]
There are only two questions you need to ask yourself before you go to Central Otago; why am I not there already? And where am I going to stay? The first question is completely valid as Central Otago is fast becoming the go to destination in New Zealand for any kind of holiday but especially […]
What’s in a name? Well, considering many of our given or nicknames, they may seem pretty ordinary and, dare I say it, arbitrary. But there is much more to names than we give them credit for. Even ‘Davo’ from down at the pub has not just got a name, he’s got a great name as […]
Okay, so you’ve had plenty of meetings with your clients – and they’ve gone well. You’ve promised them this and/or that – then delivered (hopefully over-delivered!) You’ve talked often and have a good rapport, i.e.; you actually understand their business and goals almost as well as they do. Is that enough? Well, many would say; […]
Marlborough – we all know the region is home to some of the best Sauvignon Blanc produced in the world. It’s a given, we’ve known that ever since we were kids; it’s an inherent fact like the All Blacks are the best international rugby team in the world and Wellington is the windiest capital city […]
The Bruichladdich Black Art Edition 09.1 is the most recent addition to the renowned Black Art series from the Islay distillery. And is a testament to the masterful blending skills of Head Distiller Adam Hannett, who has created a complex and elegant whisky that showcases the best of Bruichladdich’s craft. At 29 years of age, […]
So, you’re heading to Central Otago for the wine but don’t want to spend your entire time parked at the restaurant table sipping pinot? Then you’re in luck as the region has a lot to offer, particularly if you’re a rugged outdoorsy type. There is a wide variety of things to do and places to […]
The secret to being a great entertainer is easy – just serve good finger food. That’s all there is to it. (Although not letting the office jazz bore anywhere near the Spotify playlist will help a lot too!) Your food doesn’t have to be super artistic, it should just be able to be eaten whilst […]
Whisky tasting, you’ve got a selection of bottles in front of you, a collection of mates beside you and you’re ready to go. The problem is; how are you going to do it? Sip the tasting glasses and say; ‘Mm, that one was ‘yummy’ or; ‘Oo, that one was a bit average’? Well, you can […]
There are acquaintances, friends, good friends and BFFs – but all of them pale in comparison with ‘beautiful friendships’. These are usually forged over several drinks and sometimes even involve some form of collusion in concealing a crime – although this is not mandatory! The most famous example of such a bond comes from the […]
Sons of Scotland, I am William Wallace and I see a whole army of my countrymen here in defiance of tyranny. You have come to fight as free men, and free men you are. What would you do with that freedom? This one is all about inspiration; to celebrate a proud Scotsman who stirred his […]
The end of a fine meal; what better time to have a cup of hot, rich, flavourful coffee? Funnily enough, this is also the ideal time to sit back and reflect on the successes of your day over a glass of carefully-crafted, fruity, full-bodied whisky. Hmm, imagine if those two things were designed to go […]
There’s something inherently cool about the West Coast of America! Maybe it’s because of all those cool West Coast road trip movies Hollywood has made over the years. Movies like; Easy Rider, Vanishing Point, Sideways or even Thelma & Louise – which was set elsewhere but filmed in California. They all portray that environment of […]
The Margarita is a classic cocktail that has stood the test of time, remaining an eternal favourite at bars and parties the world over. And when it comes to ultimate in summer imbibing, this simple yet tenacious tequila-based drink served on the rocks is hard to beat – its sweet-tart layers of freshly-squeezed lime juice […]
New Year; the absolute best time of year where we can celebrate getting rid of the last one – or revisit the highlights if it was a real goodie – and welcome in the exciting new vintage with all its promise and potential of being the best yet. Of course, if you even have a […]
If the ‘Speed’ era Keanu Reeves came up to you right now and shouted in your face; ‘Pop Quiz; what is it that you like about wine?!’ What would you answer? Well, it probably might take you a few moments to recover from the shock of seeing Keanu so young again – and the fact […]
Ah! We’ve finally reached Summer which also – hopefully! – means plenty of hot, sunny weather to come too. It also means it is time to bust out the summer entertaining dinners for all the friends and family. For such a summery time of year, light, fresh and zingy meals suit best. And what better […]
When you’ve worked hard for decades to create ever higher standards in quality then you want to keep those standards high. And when it’s an entire regional industry that has worked towards that same goal, well, they want everyone to know about it! The Marlborough wine industry is exactly a case in point, many of […]
When you have a chance of victory in any competition, the heart beats faster as the excitement grows, the eyes widen and the tension mounts. At least, usually that is what happens, but in horological competitions – the opposite is true as it is only the steadiest heartbeats keeping an unchanged and deadly accurate pace […]
Let’s face it; Tokyo is a massive city. With 38 odd million people in its catchment area, it is easily the biggest city in the world and you really feel it when you hit Shinjuku railway station at rush hour! It’s a moving wall-to-wall carpet of people. This can be pretty intimidating when you come […]
In Olympic sports, occasionally an athlete like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps or Jesse Owens turns up who so dominates their discipline that not only is their gold medal assured – it also somehow feels inadequate. Mere mortals were also able to win one of these, but they didn’t inspire quite the same feelings of shock […]
Most people who enjoy kicking back with a glass of pinot on the deck on a sunny afternoon with good company and tasty snacks on hand will rarely wonder what it took to make that beautiful bottle of wine. While a few may have some idea of the technical processes, not many will realise there […]
Ever watched a DJ at a party and wished you could do that? Well, Pioneer DJ have brought out the perfect controller to get you started, even if you’re a complete beginner. The all-new DDJ-FLX4 has a professional feel and its simple, user-friendly design makes it super easy for you to find your way around […]
Read any wine magazine – or indeed, the pages of this august website – and you’ll see a lot of how long fine wines will cellar for; five years here, ten there, even twenty plus for that one. But the problem is; the sun’s out, the barbie’s freshly cleaned and the lamb kebabs are ready […]
The gentle flutter of a butterfly’s wing can change the course of history forever. At least that’s the logic behind The Butterfly Effect – a pillar of Chaos Theory – where massive outcomes can be determined by the smallest details along the way, i.e.: how the tiny wind created by a butterfly’s wings can have […]
For some people, their word is law – so, with them, a promise made is a promise kept. One such person is Charles Rolls; better known as the man whose name is half of the legendary marque Rolls-Royce. Back in 1900 Charles had an enthralling vision; an electric version of these new-fangled motor vehicles he […]
If you’re like me, you’re just about ready to PANIC! Why? Because summer is just around the corner and I want to go to the beach and don’t want an unsightly roll of stomach fat to hide the beautifully crafted elastic band at the top of my togs. ‘It wasn’t my fault, Your Honour! Winter […]
Ah, November – my favourite month. You know, it’s the one that straight out belongs to men, courtesy of those wise gentlemen of Melbourne who created Movember for us. Movember means that for thirty days attention will be diverted away from our tattoos, wristwatch, suit and/or shoes, and laser-focused in on our facial hair – […]
Forget what you knew before about dining, a whole new culinary world is emerging. The changes are across the board with what we eat and how we eat it. Some of these changes have been happening for a while now with more and more people having an allergy to this ingredient or a moral objection […]
There are two kinds of people in the world; those that like sweet, and those that like savoury. I definitely prefer to enjoy the umami delights that foods like mushrooms and game can deliver over the pleasures of chocolate every day of the week (and twice on Sundays!) Plus, if you are like me and […]
Time. It’s something you can use but not own, and spend but never keep. It is very, very precious as there are never any refunds on what you spend your allotment of time on – so make every second count. Of course, this also makes time a far too rare and valuable commodity to waste […]
Murmuring waves ooze onto the beach in a rhythmic roar offset by the random squawks of children splashing in the surf and gulls squabbling over spilt chips. The setting sun leaks gold right across the ocean for a brief moment, forcing us to look up from the sausages sizzling on the barbeque so we can sear […]
The Beatles, Elmore Leonard and Hush Puppies; they all spent a period of time cooling their heels in the wilderness before they made it big – a period long enough to pump out 23 novels in Elmore’s case – but all eventually got ‘discovered’ by an adoring public. The rest is history as all have […]
There are some things in life that are easy; like wasting money on cheap unreliable hardware solutions that can only disappoint – and some things that are not so easy; like the installation of natural stone. No, dismiss that thought from your mind right now – it is never easy! Anyone who has ever tried […]
2014 was a mixed year weather-wise in Champagne. A rainy autumn and winter gave way to two parched, sunny months, of which June was the sunniest in 50 years. But the summer was also unseasonably cold. Fearing more unexpected changes, legendary champagne maker Bollinger wasted no time harvesting their grapes in September completing the task […]
Here and there dotted about this wondrous Earth we live on are magical places. Freakish regions with a unique climate and terroir that combine to produce something that no other district on the face of the planet can even come close to replicating. For example; Yakutia in Siberia offers up more diamonds than any other […]
The recent pandemic reaction closed borders all over the world removing global travel as an outlet option for discretionary income. This has meant people with means have had to look elsewhere for something to spend the money they had budgeted for experiential consumption as opposed to those funds earmarked for developing more purely financial returns. […]
Red; it’s bold and eye-catching; the colour of passion; can rile up a bull and even make a sports car go faster. You can’t ignore red, it’s what-in-your-face confidence looks like. Legendary fashion maison Montblanc know that, and have always had a thing about the colour red – ever since their legendary “Rouge et Noir” […]
If only there was a huge social event in a beautiful part of the country that had a physical challenge you could attempt alongside your most loyal and trusted friends – and in completing it, you felt better about both the world and yourself afterwards… Actually, tick, tick, tick – the Oxfam Trailwalker answers all […]
There are certain things men of considerable success know that the rest of us don’t. These include; who really gives proper stock tips; where to find the very best tailor; and exactly who to share a good bottle of Château Léoville Las Cases with. And should these refined gentlemen own a luxury European marque like […]
Ask most people what hearing means and they’ll say it is the ability to listen to what the person speaking to us is saying. But hearing isn’t just listening to a single person one-to-one anymore, for some of us who work from home or in similar forms of isolation, our lives are increasingly dominated by […]
Sometimes incredible knowledge gets lost to the human race; like how to make Wootz steel for example. Manufactured in India 2,500 years ago it was used to create swords that were highly prized for their strength and unique patterning in the metal. For a millennium it was regarded as the best steel in the world […]
Civilisation has given us many great things throughout the ages; democracy, music and wisdom to name but a few. But one such mighty gift that is often overlooked is the art of hosting. Yet since the dawn of time we humans have regularly put down our clubs and welcomed strangers to our fires to share […]
Winemaking has been around for a very long time, as evidence has been discovered that it was being made in the Middle East about 8,000 years ago. That makes it one of the oldest skills we as humans have developed and, amazingly, it has changed little over all that time. Other ancient arts like construction […]
You do anything for a long time and it starts to wear you down; your back starts to ache, your boots blister, your shirt chafes. Even seemingly insignificant objects like a screwdriver can feel as heavy as an anvil if you’ve been using it for several hours on end. Fatigue is cumulative and inevitable so, […]
There are two kinds of people in the world; those that enjoy peaty Islay whiskies and those who enjoy peaty Islay whiskies and have made at least one pilgrimage to the Fèis Ìle Festival on the island itself. A ten day event that celebrates the best in Scottish music, song, dancing and of course, a […]
Hey, I thought we were supposed to be aiming for gender equality with women? Yet it turns out that they live about three years or so longer than us on average – plus they get ten more years without their skin ageing. To be fair, on the whole women spend a heap more time and […]
Ever since Time began, there’s always been something magical about the number 3. Stories have always had three phases with a beginning, middle and end; in mythology the hero always gets offered three wishes and the ancient king of the fable always had three strong sons or beautiful daughters. In more modern times, competitions of […]
‘It’s a mile or so up the road’; ‘Get some miles into those shoes and they’ll be fine’; ‘Sorry, I was miles away just then!’ We’ve all heard people say such things but what the heck is this ‘mile’ business they are babbling on about? A mile is a classic measurement of distance that is […]
Sometimes you just know in your gut that you’re right – even when it seems like everyone around you refuses to be a believer. As William Goldman wrote for Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; ‘I got vision while the rest of the world wears bifocals!’ History is littered with such examples; […]
So you’re sitting with your 2019 Mission Jewelstone Syrah in a shady spot on the deck and you suddenly wonder; damn how did the winemakers get this to taste so good? And you’re not alone, as even legendary Masters of Wine like Andrew Caillard from Australia felt obliged to give this particular vintage a score […]
If you have something of great value you put it somewhere safe where it won’t get lost, and if you haven’t got an actual safe then you use a jewelbox. These can be ornate – even bejewelled themselves – but more importantly, they only contain items of very top quality. That is the philosophy behind […]
The light shines brighter at the edges. It keeps us sharp, at the edge, where we gotta be. At least it did for Al Pacino in Heat, you can add your own finger snaps. It certainly does for cities too as the 21st century has seen property prices rise so high in the centres that […]
Even if you’re not a true foodie you probably will have heard of the ‘Farm to Table’ concept. It’s nothing too radical and plays out exactly as the title suggests; produce from farms goes directly to a restaurant where it is prepared, cooked and served. There are no middle men, shipping or warehouses and where […]
Where there’s a will; there’s a way. Steve Jobs loved computers but didn’t want to have to go all the way into the ‘computer room’ to write his programs – so he focused on bringing the computer over to his desk. He achieved that goal by inventing his mass-produced desktop Apple II. Benjamin Franklin as […]
So how really do you define ‘perfection’? Well, it depends on what you’re looking at. In mathematics you can have a ‘perfect’ number which is a numeral equal to the sum of all its divisors (eg; 6=1+2+3), but in physics you might think you have a perfect sphere only to discover under the microscope lots […]
‘Rapid Antigen, Lucira or PCR – which is the better nasopharyngeal test?’ Only a global pandemic dragging on for over two years could possibly bring such normally obscure health thoughts to our minds, yet this is what we find ourselves worrying about alongside our current concerns about travel with flaky borders and a majority of […]
Have you tried the Alma or Estate Pinot Noirs from Te Mata? If you haven’t well, we’ll let you off with a warning – this time only – as they are relatively new to the market having only made their debut a couple of years ago before stunning the wine-drinking world with the sumptuous ’19 […]
“People need easy access to work and to essential services to live decent, independent lives. Cities need Universal Basic Mobility. It’s a human right.” So said Matt Caywood and Alex Roy of Bloomberg CityLab back in 2018. Plenty of people are listening too as in the Californian city of Bakersfield a pilot program is already […]
If you are like me, a ‘library’ is a place where you cooled your heels after school until your parent(s) had finished work and could come and pick you up. I remember the library I used to wait in was full of these things called ‘books’ that were like movies but without the moving pictures. […]
When I was 17, it was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We’d hide from the lights On the village green When I was 17 So sung Frankie Sinatra back in… well, let’s just say it was a long time ago. In this […]
Now, if you really, really like whisky and want someone to give you a bottle or two for Christmas, then; ‘don’t be afraid to be understood’. You must forget about so-called subtlety and offer your loved ones the opportunity to appreciate your true feelings toward whisky without clouding them by using any sort of vague […]
1836 was a very interesting year; the Battle of the Alamo happened in Texas; Charles Darwin returned on the HMS Beagle with its hold stuffed full of biological goodies he would use to base his Theory of Evolution on; and Adelaide was founded in Australia. Across the globe, another venerable institution opened its doors too, […]
The fashion industry has long been known for perpetuating ideal body image myths on the catwalks, then following up by profiting off the insecurities they created. The winners of course are the big name fashion and underwear brands. What this leads to is a raft of self-confidence issues – and not just for women, but […]
It’s said that a business is always a reflection of its leadership. So, a CEO who has been given no mandate to grow his or her business from the shareholders will always cultivate a culture of conservatism within the company. On the other hand, a CEO who has been given a free hand is far […]
If you’re worried about getting presents in from overseas to people in time for Christmas, you have good cause. Those good old Covid restrictions have stretched the world’s supply chain systems to breaking point – is there nothing they can’t ruin? – so this year it might be wiser to buy local. This will ensure […]
Al Pacino, Nicolas Cage, George Michael, Flock of Seagulls, Axl Rose, Elvis the King. Say the names; know the hair styles. In fact, I bet you know these styles so well you could draw them all on a piece of paper and your neighbour could match a look with a name straight off the bat. […]
How old are you really? Well, you could argue that it’s completely relative. After a hard night out or during your first session of a Boot Camp, you can feel a heck of a lot older than what the number was on the front of your last birthday card. On the other hand, picking up […]
Like it or not, first impressions count. So, if you’ve been booked in for a session to eyeball the bank manager, a new potential employer or a seriously hot blind date, you might want to scrub up a little. Now, there’s no use moaning and complaining about how shallow this world is or how beauty […]
Just in case you haven’t heard already, Fashionistas – Black is the new Black. That’s right, we’ve gone a full circle and come all the way around to the original cool colour after our somewhat misguided dalliances with Powder Blue, Soft Gold, Faded Bronze, Millennial Pink and Greige over the last couple of decades. (Actually, […]
If you had the chance to meet someone from fifty years ago; who would you pick? Hunter S. Thompson? John Lennon? Salvador Dali? Audrey Hepburn? Or Colin Meads after his last stint in a black jersey? All amazing people and the world is the poorer for not having them around anymore. Coming from a music […]
Summer, the time to stop all the hurrying about and at last unwind. It’s also (hopefully) a chance to relax in the sun after a year spent inside getting a Covid tan. But if the weather gods refuse to play ball in the sunshine stakes, then we’ll just have to get some in pre-bottled. In […]
Eighty years ago there really was only one gig in town, certainly in Europe anyway – as World War Two ended its Phony War pretensions and in early 1940 matured into a real, nasty, proper war with the Nazi Panzer tanks Blitzkrieging their way through Norway, the Low Countries and France. Next stop was supposed […]
