My Apocalypse
The end of the world – that was a very interesting thing for me. I mean who can say, “I...
Grumpy old men
Bule Yogya
8 months ago, after my controversial column about Bali, I received some very nice emails from you guys. Thanks a...
The French Spirit of Wine
Wine is the only subject that I can’t handle as the “Grumpy French Man”. Wine is not only alcohol for...
Happy Birthday Grumpy French Man
40 years old. All of the people who are on the way to pass over this age say that it’s...
Solution to the Global Economic Crisis
We are, most of us, living far from our families, which is good for some people and sad for others....
Have Yourself a Grumpy Little Christmas
Guys, I am back to my grumpy old self. In the last article, “Solution to the Global Crisis”, I tried...
I love Indonesia
I was on my way to Jepara (the biggest jungle furniture centre in the world, around 2,500 different small, medium...
To my Expatriate Friends who always Complain (Including me!)
It’s a bit of an international sport or hobby for expatriates to always complain about how things are better in...