My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) tour comes to an end. Costa Rica scenes include a boat trip; green iguana; the La Paz waterfall; and back in Amsterdam. What a journey it’s been. Full report on my website with more pictures. #costarica #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacybooks

My new YouTube video explains why it’s nonsense to suggest #sustainability and #growth are somehow in conflict. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration youtube.com/shorts/crmLJ...

Costa Rica: sunset at Nosara Beach, turtle hatchlings, red snapper, and books. Splendid country #costarica #patrica #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers #nosara

My #patrica trip reaches #Quito: churches, depictions of hell, a walk up the #Cotopaxi volcano. Next up: the Galapagos. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers

Scenes from #Cuzco in #Peru: walls at Saksayhuaman; street vendor; at Saksayhuaman; crucifixion at Qorikancha (former Temple of Sun now a Dominican friary, with Inca foundations). #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration

My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches the Atacama Desert in Chile. Pics: Tropic of Capricorn, Moon Valley, El Tatio geysers and volcanoes. See my blog for more. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #atacama #chile

In Puerto Natales, Patagonia, #Chile. An empanada, sea lion cubs, glaciers and enticing street signs. (“#Patrica” refers to my planned trip from Patagonia to Costa Rica) #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers

“Diplomatic Downsides". There are more than you might think! #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #travel #careers #diplomaticcareers youtube.com/shorts/oWBz3...

My new YouTube video: "Diplomatic Downsides". There are more than you might think! #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #travel #careers #diplomaticcareers www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWBz...

My new “Lessons in Diplomacy” video on YouTube: Lesson 1.01: #Yushchenko #notepad #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #ambassador #credentials youtube.com/shorts/BUaql...

66. Lessons in Diplomacy: The perils of being Top Nation by Leigh Turner writing "Many people couldn't believe that the US was as vulnerable as 9/11 seemed to suggest. But another factor was at play, too.: reflex anti-Americanism." From Chapter 15 of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lessons in Diplomacy: Poli...

My brand new (66th) podcast, available wherever you listen: "Lessons in Diplomacy: The perils of being Top Nation". creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #diplomacy #booktok #booksaboutdiplomacy #diplomacybooks

Bitcoin and chartism: what links Bart, beards and the vomiting camel? Bitcoin and chartism make an unholy alliance.  The vomiting camel, beards and Bart Simpson can help us to see something fishy going on.

What links Bart Simpson and vomiting camels? My analysis of #Bitcoin. Is it the new gold, or a brilliant global #Ponzi scheme that will eventually collapse? buff.ly/z2m1LTD Standard text: “Lessons in Diplomacy” is now on sale: book details in profile. #diplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks

Shakespeare & Company Vienna: book heaven Shakespeare & Company Vienna is a brilliant English language bookshop in Vienna.  ItIf you like reading books, you should support it.

Why is the "Shakespeare and Company" book store in #Vienna so brilliant? Find out here. buff.ly/Cc1zPXw “Lessons in Diplomacy” is now on sale: book details in profile. #diplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #booksaboutdiplomacy

The Gmoakeller: why some Vienna cafes forbid kissing The Gmoakeller is a fine Vienna restaurant.  So why did it once forbid kissing? Another nearby cafe still does. What's going on?

Why is #kissing forbidden in some of the best #Vienna cafes? buff.ly/NigCbCl Standard text: “Lessons in Diplomacy” is now on sale: book details in profile. #diplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #booksaboutdiplomacy

Bad waiters in Austria? The truth about my most spectacular experience Bad waiters: was my experience of a remarkably mouthy waiter in a Vienna cafe an example ofAustrian service at its worst?  Or at its best?

The worst waiter of all time - in #Vienna. #Austrian waiters really are in a class of their own. buff.ly/T1Xy6JC Standard text: “Lessons in Diplomacy” is now on sale: book details in profile. #diplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #booksaboutdiplomacy

The Overton window and George Orwell The Overton window is vital concept for political analysis. It helps explain some frightening, Orwellian tendencies in politics and society.

Why are modern democratic politicians driven into a frenzy of bad decisionmaking? Understand the #Overton Window: buff.ly/1fhFXw5 Standard text: “Lessons in Diplomacy” is now on sale: book details in profile. #diplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #booksaboutdiplomacy

Would YOU give a ride to this young hitchhiker (here at the Grand Canyon)? What happened to him, and those who picked him up? Find out in my 8-part series "The Americans", here: buff.ly/DkyKrmN #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #TheAmericans

Would YOU give a ride to this young hitchhiker (here, in D.C.? What happened to him, and those who picked him up? Find out in my 8-part series "The Americans", here: buff.ly/DkyKrmN #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

What happened to me when Judy in Malibu picked me up in 1979? Would YOU give a ride to this young hitchhiker (here in Virginia)? Find out more in my 8-part series "The Americans", here: buff.ly/DkyKrmN #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #TheAmericans

The Simpsons Brick Like Me The Simpsons "Brick Like Me", combining Lego and Bart, is a reminder of why this sitcom is, possibly, the most sophisticated show on TV.

#Writing inspiration: why the storytelling in "The Simpsons" is outstanding, with examples: buff.ly/XR0RDbt #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

South-East Anatolia South-east Anatolia is gorgeous.  Yes, you want to go there.  Prepare to be blown away but history and wonder.

Fabulous pictures showing why #Turkey (or #Türkiye) should be on your bucket list: buff.ly/L66cAzk #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

Walking the Berlin Wall: how to discover Berlin's invisible best feature Walking the Berlin Wall is a great way to see where the city's greatest feature used to stand.  It's a fascinating and invigorating trip.

What's the best thing to see in #Berlin? Something that isn't there... buff.ly/yFQLi2X #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok #Berlinwall #Germany #visitberlin

Russia in turmoil: Pyongyang, ballistic missiles and Gorby Russia in turmoil: a short story set in the Moscow of the early 1990s. What happened to all those scientists?

Why is #Russia in such constant turmoil? Find some of the answer in my short story "Novy Bor", set in early 1990s #Moscow: buff.ly/f4RaSc1 #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

Looking forward to this at the @highgatesociety.bsky.social tomorrow! All welcome! "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties" is now on sale geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy

Splendid to speak at Radley College on Sunday. Great hospitality, great questions, great team. Thanks so much. “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is now on sale geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy #diplomacybooks

"Tatort" German crime series "Tatort" German crime series: this classic - featuring also Austria and Switzerland - is great for language, culture and psychology

How to learn languages? Watch this programme: buff.ly/2AHh7hl #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

Katse Dam Site, Lesotho Katse Dam site, Lesotho: photographs taken on visits in March-April 1988 as construction of the Katse Dam began

My new post: historic pictures from the site of the massive #Katse Dam in Lesotho, dating from my visits there in 1988: rleighturner.com/katse/ #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

FRESH SUPPLIES of “Lessons in Diplomacy” after a second reprint. Wonderful to have copies for upcoming readings. Buy now while stocks last! #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

School days: delighted to visit #Reigate Grammar School to talk about “How to Fail at Geopolitical Change: #Brexit” and “How to Understand #Putin’s War on #Ukraine”. Great audience, great questions. Thanks so much! #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

Thanks to all at Canada House for a great turnout for my “How to survive a diplomatic crisis… and learn from diplomatic tradecraft” talk today. Great turnout and good questions. #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok