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I have just sold my Mazda MX 5 2.0 Coupe which was a superb little motor. I needed something with a bigger boot so have splashed out on our new 2015 Subaru WRX STI which has a much bigger boot and is quite nippy as well :naughty: although it does have a bit of a drink problem.

Sigg are very overrated and overpriced , not the quality they once were. The last one I bought leaked from a pressing fracture in the base. Stanley flasks are not cheap but they are bomb proof, I have had the same one for over 25 years and its still going strong. The food flasks are of the same...

Off to Bang Bao Bay on Koh Chang island in a few weeks, can't wait for a spot of fishing, eating and the odd drink or three.

Panasonic GX1 or an Olympus EPL5, small light, all the control you could want and some very good lenses available.

Any general tips on travelling on your own like language barrier. How to stay safe etc? Always shout slowly in english so you can be understood :D Just be aware of your surroundings and don't wear flash watches etc, money belt is a good idea, just be sensible.

Go for it, I always travel alone and really enjoy it. Roll on November, a whole month off and going to S.E. Asia for a wander around.

Have a look at the Canon Ixus 240, a simple tough metal bodied compact. Very small but has a a sensible zoom range, decent image quality and is WIFI capable. under a £100 on Amazon.

I have the Sigma and I reckon it's worth every penny. This was at 400mm on a D5100, sharp enough for me. DSC_1415 by marlinbob, on Flickr

I've been hanging my nose over a mirrorless camera for a while now, something to carry around when out and about. I had a serious look at the EP-L offerings and was sorely tempted by the EP-L5 but for the price at present. Finally went for a GX1, seems very nicely built and fits just right in...

Oh so true.

With the Nikkor 24-70 on its a fair old lump to carry around and does feel a bit front heavy but worth it. Maybe the Tamron might be a bit lighter and by all accounts its a very good lens for a lot less money.

I would not rule out a trip to the Isle of Colonsay, It's an absolute gem of a place, Otter and Seals and great birdlife along the cliffs on the west side.

Most people would not comprehend the level of engineering, design, testing and inpection that go's into the building of airliners. the cost of some of the components we make is staggering, this is why they are so safe. I fly on occasion but loathe every second of it, normally the panic sets in...

So that just confirms what I said, No Nikon warranty but no problem as any work will be by a reputable repairer.