It took me a long time to fully appreciate the magic of Europe. Isn't that always the way when something's right on our doorstep? We overlook the nearby beauty, straining our eyes at things further afield. I spent many a year pining for Japanese food and Australian beaches, failing to appreciate the wonderful things that lay right under my nose. Rest assured, that is no longer the case. In fact, now you can find me happily extolling the many advantages of Europe - from its shimmering beaches to
