Why do Sardinians live so long?
September 4, 2013
You might recall this time last year I visited the Blue Zone in Ikaria, where people live a ludicrously long time. No? Well, I spent
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how to live to 100: drink wine and walk
June 19, 2013
I’ve written about my visit to Ikaria a few times, through a little series that’s evolved on my blog titled “How to live to 100”.
Fish soup with kale, plus 6 other ways to eat more greens
September 4, 2012
Greens. I get quite obsessed. I always feel that if I get at least 3 cups of the stuff into my gob each day, then
How to live to 100: paniyiri + drink wine
August 22, 2012
I know I’ve shared a lot about Ikaria. But I really must tell you about these uniquely Ikarian village parties. They are like nothing I’ve
How to live to 100: eat no sugar
August 15, 2012
I’ve been sharing a few posts on why the people in Ikaria, Greece, live so long. Why it’s a “Blue Zone”. You can catch up
How to Live to 100: eat pork
August 7, 2012
During my time with the Blue Zones/National Geographic team, I had the highly satisfying experience of having something that I do instinctively, passionately and naturally
Why am I in Ikaria? And a chat with Dan Buettner…
July 30, 2012
It’s a fun story behind how I wound up here in Ikaria, a small island all the way over to the east of Cyclades which
I’m being broken down
July 25, 2012
I’m now in Icaria, Greece. I should probably explain why and how and what for before launching into a post about an Icarian experience I’m
How to eat paleo (ish) while travelling
July 18, 2012
Southern Europe so far: je marche, Je mange. That’s pretty much been the picture for the past five weeks. I don’t really do museums or
Sunday life: in which I test how old i am…
October 17, 2010
This week I test my cellular age I’ve reached that curious age where you no longer look your age. Which is to say you look