Travel

Two cities on the other side of the Atlantic keep pulling him back.

London, in autumn

He goes when it is cold enough for a proper coat. Most days are spent walking along the river and through the street markets, with a stop at whatever record shop happens to be on the way.

Porto, in summer

Porto is the summer trip: steep streets, tiled church fronts and long lunches. Its record shops stock Portuguese pressings he can't find at home, and he usually flies back with a few in his hand luggage.