Does a higher cognitive ability generally lead to earning more money? Above a certain level, no - according to a large 10-year study of 59,000 Swedish men.

"How can you justify this enormous wage gap? You can’t. As studies such as this make clear, it’s not meritocracy that is driving the wage gap; it’s plain old greed."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/10/its-official-billionaires-arent-the-brainboxes-they-like-to-believe?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0vmpZs01Kam5i_CS3uLZZsYEGteGmBMd18RKVlT-Y3KKhf0ps3kGJNI8g#Echobox=1683704697

Happy 97th Birthday to Sir #DavidAttenborough 🌿

A living legend who reflects the very best of humanity.

"Many individuals are doing what they can. But real success can only come if there is a change in our societies and in our economics and in our politics."

And breathe that clean, freeezing air! I'm back in the UK for a while. From toxic smog and oppressive heat, which make living in Thailand at this time of year hard, to a cold spring in the UK.

My internal thermostat is in shock 🥶 But I'll never tire of this air or these views.

I'm now also 43 and fitter than I've ever been. I only started running on and off 1.5 years ago and have since set myself big goals, some of which I've already achieved.

With determination and dedication - in whatever we do, I believe we can all achieve amazing things.

Great long piece on visiting World Heritage sites and how we can help protect them for generations to come: https://curiositysavestravel.com/unesco-world-heritage-sustainable-travel-guide-and-responsible-travel-tips

Also including a couple of anecdotes from my experiences in Myanmar and Bolivia below 👇🏻 - two of my fav old travel photos.

I lived in Berlin for 6 months. Then, on my return to London, I was suddenly acutely aware of the British "sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry" reflex coming from every direction. As if it'd been amplified. And even from those who'd been bumped into.

I know, as I do it myself - sorry 🙏

“I decided in that moment that I was going to be the change I wanted to see...”

An inspiring feature on Martinique Lewis, the incredible trailblazer making #travel better for all of us through her work as an entrepreneur, author and creator of The Black Travel Alliance.

Also some really useful pointers and resources for the black travel community - and to help all of us build, explore and enjoy a more diverse and inclusive travel industry.
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/martinique-lewis-on-black-travel?fbclid=IwAR3PQww3ogi5ym2618HRbaA0shW4hLjE9wAnvVjUIkZ30ac-j2QkmK2eGmY