THE SLIT in the rock wall is not much to look at: A two-foot wide gap that disappears into blackness. But passing through the nondescript entrance opens up a network of caves and a small insight into the world of......more
Rob Crilly - African Safari
My Pakistan Reading List
I move to Islamabad on Wednesday to become The Telegraph's Pakistan correspondent. Here is my current reading list: In the Line of Fire by Pervez Musharraf - currently still sitting in a warehouse somewhere, and I fear this won't arrive......more
On Expenses
I know no-one will believe me when I say this, but I've never been very creative with my expenses. In fact my first ever claim, at The Press and Journal, was returned by my news editor for "letting the side......more
New Travelling Companion Needed
My travelling companion for the past four years is slowing down. Sluggish in the mornings and quick to tire in the afternoons, my Sony Vaio is not the machine it was. Not even a new battery has put a spring......more
Saving Darfur
My book is all set for its launch next month, which is one of the reasons why my Middle East blog has been a little quiet. Over at South of West though I've updated things with a bit more on......more
The Unbreakable Phone, erm
Rather predictable, I guess. This is what happens when you challenge someone to test your "unbreakable" phone on the telly. But I'm pleased to report that my Sonim is still going strong despite plenty of spills and thrills... ......more
Aid and Activism for Gaza
I spent five years living and working in Africa. The more time I spent there the more I became interested in the debate about how to best fix the problems of its many troubled nations. In particular, how do......more
Golden Balls of Joy
This was my Christmas Eve feast. And a new challenge is unveiled - the hunt for the best felafel. So far Afteem, just around the corner from Manger Square in Bethlehem, is in pole position. The fat, golden balls arrived......more
Israel Defense Forces Move into Social Media
This from Haaretz...The Israel Defense Forces Spokesman's Office is to begin drafting computer experts with an eye toward establishing an Internet and new media department unit, Army Spokesman Brig. Gen. Avi Benayahu said Monday. Speaking at the Eilat Journalists Conference, Benayahu......more