The Sponge Bag

Travel and other articles by Ian Henderson. Mostly first published by The Telegraph, The Spectator, Sphere and other UK and international media.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

How far would you go for a good idea?

In my day job as creative head of our ad agency, I spend some of my time thinking of ideas. I’ve been doing it for long enough not to be...

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Why cyclists can't turn on each other.

I’m writing this lying down with my laptop balanced on my left knee and a generous supply of painkillers nearby. I came off my bike on my...

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Last of the summer rosado

How to make the most of winter sun in Barcelona with compras, cultura y comida – Ian Henderson enlists a home-grown local expert. ...

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Weather Island

The weather on the Skagerrak coast of Sweden, just south of Norway, blows in hard from the Atlantic. Ian Henderson heads to an isolated ...

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Thailand: tranquillity among the tourists?

Phang Nga Bay used to be where hippies went to find inner peace. But is karma still to be found in such a popular destination? Ian Hende...

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Trufflehunting in Tuscany

With more truffles to be found in the British countryside, Ian Henderson unearths the secrets of the Tuscan truffle hunters. This ar...

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Cuba. Island of the obstinate.

There’s a lot more to Cuba than Communism, old Chevrolets and Caribbean beach resorts. Ian Henderson finds out how sixty years of being ...

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Ian Henderson: I like to write about travel. Some of my work has been published in national newspapers and international magazines; some of which you'll find here. I also write about advertising and business brands - you'll find that elsewhere.

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