My lad went off by himself to a couple of sento while we were in Japan. The first one was a small one full of locals in a quiet part of Kyoto. He said it was really peaceful and relaxing, and that he… (View Post)

Or doesn't get the chance to so in the case of my missus's diesel Golf, as she putters back and forth to Tesco in it, resulting in expensive trips to the garage to sort out a clogged filter. I keep s… (View Post)

Tyres, yes. Brakes perhaps less so, given the use of regenerative braking in EVs. (View Post)

I'm just baffled by our apparently inability to build high-speed rail lines in a timely fashion and at a reasonable price. The contrast with, for example, Japan is stark. The Shinkansen network was s… (View Post)

I'd struggle to drive 400-600 miles without stopping for a wee and a walk around to stretch my legs. And maybe a coffee and a bite to eat. (View Post)