Deep in the forest of Finnish Lapland I am arriving in front of the impressive timber cottage of Markus Killi which is guarded by a number of thickly fured dogs. “Do you like Chilli con Carne?” Markus, a man build like a tree himself, asks as I am getting out of the car. Of course… Read more

Never ignore an invitation for an evening stroll along the seaside in one of Europe’s fastest changing cities – Tallinn. This applies even more so if your tour guide is no one less than the grande dame of companion animal veterinary medicine in Estonia – Tiina Toomet, my perennial host and occasional saviour whenever I… Read more