Since my undergraduate days, I've been interested in history, especially Byzantine Constantinople. I very much enjoy the works of Viscount Norwich, and would travel to Venice or Istanbul any time.

I enjoy playing card games, on the computer it's Balatro or Bridge. 

There's always a good read in The Loon Pond.

I like to read news articles online, and subscribe to a number of news services including The Atlantic, The Guardian and Crikey.

I like to cook all sorts of foods from many cuisines, and have been lucky enough to try lots of meals in foreign countries. I'm best known for the Famous Sago Pudding, and other desserts.