Michèle Davis, PhD

"If you're a Yank and you ask what VAT is, they answer they don't know VAT in dollars. Be precise, the women are dumb. What percentage is VAT?! It is 20% at this date."

"Mould on the wall paper. More wallpaper falling off walls. No niceties for chronic inconveniences, like an employee being part of a credit card scamming syndicate."

"Eating cookies. Super crispy and lots of crumbs. Sorry."

"We have a beautiful house. It's one of those homes that estate agents call the interior "eclectic." I'd say colourful! Homey. I'm an amazing cook as is the DH."

"Ask for Johnny! Best bartender evah! He's tight with my boy Simon. Enough said."

"Outside staff way friendlier than inside staff. Some drinks of the day are better than others. Piña Colada is an acquired taste, but total girlie drink. Tourists are unfriendly, sigh."