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Jan Dehn
Mar 8, 20243 min read
The King's Little Path
Take a hike along Caminito del Rey near Malaga
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Jan Dehn
Feb 26, 202412 min read
The Safe Asset Delusion
There is no such thing as a risk-free return. Why, then, does the finance industry keep referring to safe assets?
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Jan Dehn
Feb 16, 20246 min read
Bedtime for Democracy?
The upcoming US election is more than just a choice between two old men. It is a choice between democracy and authoritarianism.
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Jan Dehn
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Catalonia Winter Road Trip
Enjoy impressions of Montserrat and Tarragona from a two-day road trip from Barcelona.
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Jan Dehn
Feb 6, 20249 min read
How To Tackle Big E-commerce Monopolies Through Competition
Greater competition will help to realise online commerce's full potential. Beckn protocol enables all buyers and all sellers to participate.
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Jan Dehn
Jan 29, 202413 min read
Twende's Journey: Beginnings
What motivated my 5,000 nautical mile sailing voyage from Brighton to St. George's?
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Jan Dehn
Jan 24, 20245 min read
The Life and Final Fate of S/V "Elinor"
This is the story of the life and final fate of S/V Elinor, a fine wooden sailing ship that sadly no longer graces our oceans.
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Jan Dehn
Jan 24, 20246 min read
Thinking about an African safari?
A quick overview of how and where to go on an African safari, especially if you are new to this kind of adventure.
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Jan Dehn
Jan 18, 20245 min read
UK reminds us why the European Union was created
The UK's descent into populism and nationalism illustrates perfectly the reasons why the European Union was formed.
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Jan Dehn
Jan 2, 202411 min read
The Dark Side of Culture (4): The Culture of Martyrdom - with special reference to Gaza
Martyrdom is a time-honoured method for garnering support for political causes. It is being used in Gaza today.
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Jan Dehn
Dec 8, 20234 min read
Country Quest: Guinea-Bissau #176
I rack up country number 176 with a lighting visit to Guinea-Bissau!
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Jan Dehn
Dec 7, 20236 min read
Country Quest: Casamance (Senegal) #175
I visit Senegal's southern Casamance region, racking up country number 175.
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Jan Dehn
Dec 6, 20234 min read
Country Quest: The Gambia #174
It may be small, but to me The Gambia is a country just like any other. Number 174 in my collection!
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Jan Dehn
Dec 6, 20236 min read
On board one of Vueling’s distressing rendition flights
The British and other governments are sending immigrants back under the radar. No wonder. It is ugly. Heartbreaking.
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Jan Dehn
Dec 1, 20239 min read
The Dark Side of Culture (3): Politics and Culture
A great asymmetry explains why cultural differences are so easily exploited for political purposes.
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Jan Dehn
Nov 28, 20238 min read
The Dark Side of Culture (2): The Origins of Culture
Culture turned to the dark side once human populations came into contact with each other.
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Jan Dehn
Nov 27, 20236 min read
The Dark Side of Culture (1): Recognising the Dark Side
Most people take it for granted that culture is a good thing. Yet, culture sits right at the heart of darkness.
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Jan Dehn
Nov 26, 20231 min read
Little Known Fact About Geert Wilders
Little Geert found out he was cut out for great things as he sat on the loo...
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Jan Dehn
Nov 22, 20238 min read
The Downwards Economics-Politics Spiral in Western Democracies
There has been a marked erosion in the quality of politics and economics in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis.
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Jan Dehn
Nov 4, 20234 min read
Unwanted Babies and Barcelona’s Foundling Wheel
An inconspicuous hole in a city wall in Barcelona conceals a dark history.
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