Monthly Archives: February 2012

James Dean And The ‘Little Bastard’.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

This was the nickname which James Byron Dean gave to his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder. He purchased the ‘Little Bastard’ new from Competition Motors in Hollywood just as he was wrapping up the filming of Giant. Even though the actor was a novice racer, he … Continue reading →

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A Saunter Around 20th Century Fox

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Last week I spent a fascinating afternoon wandering around the backlot at 20th Century Fox. A friend is working on a film there and for me, nothing beats the buzz of a working studio. I’m familiar with most of the studios in England: Pinewood, … Continue reading →

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Hearst Castle: A Californian Fairy Tale

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Every time I visit California, I always have good intentions to visit the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, but for one reason or another, I never seem to make it. This time however, I was determined to behold the romantic vision of the publishing … Continue reading →

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The Westin Monache at Mammoth: Almost ski-in, ski-out

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Strangely, I wasn’t expecting much from Mammoth as a ski resort. Most likely because I have been incredibly fortunate to spend most of my American ski vacations in Aspen and Telluride, and they’re rather a massive act to follow. I’d always heard great things about Mammoth, though; … Continue reading →

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Africology Travel Kit

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Any frequent traveller knows that it’s easy to travel light. That is, until the final stage of packing, when the toiletries are added to the case. Then all the good work and restraint is immediately undone, as one usually has to sit on the … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs: The Home of Desert Modern

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Palm Springs became a fashionable resort in the 1900s when tourists suffering from ailments requiring dry heat, arrived to take advantage of the town’s unique microclimate. On their heels came the Hollywood movie stars, who in the 1920s, would drive down from … Continue reading →

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Thrifting in Palm Springs

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

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