‘In some ways I like traveling, in other ways I'm sort of fed up by the whole notion’ - Joe Sacco I’ve always imagined that anyone who gets to travel for work must lead an incredibly glamorous lifestyle; and I always loved the hustle and bustle of train stations and airports, full of people going … Continue reading 5 top tips for travelling with work
3 Nights in Bangkok
'I can't get to the bottom of Bangkok, and I never will' - Lawrence Osborne When it comes to holidays, a twin centre type deal isn’t always my favourite concept. We got it horribly wrong when we went to Cuba in 2011 where we did the beach aspect first and by the time 3 nights … Continue reading 3 Nights in Bangkok
What I wore – April 2018
'I cap myself when I shop; I don't like to spend extravagant amounts on clothes' - Taylor Swift I said last month that I had high hopes for April weather-wise after the quite frankly dismal February and March we’ve had. I’m pleased to say that it didn’t disappoint, although that was largely thanks to me … Continue reading What I wore – April 2018
Pick of the Year: 2012
Matchbox 20 – She’s So Mean Florence & the Machine – Shake it Out Gotye – Somebody That I Used to Know Emeli Sande – Next to Me Jay-Z & Kanye West – Paris Stooshe – Love Me Lana Del Rey – Born to Die Fun – We Are Young Justin Bieber – Boyfriend Sway … Continue reading Pick of the Year: 2012
Growing up in the Army
‘You find that a lot of stage actors are Army or Navy brats, because they have the ability to make a big impression, make friends, and then leave just a few months later’ - John Michael Higgins I’ve asked around a lot of my friends and we’ve all come to the conclusion that it’s a … Continue reading Growing up in the Army
The 11:11 Theory
‘I love conspiracy theories. I used to just live on it. You know it's all hype and garbage, but you're still really paranoid afterwards’ – Doug Stanhope I’m not usually one of conspiracy theories. Similarly, I’m not a massive believer of coincidence either, mean sure there are things where you think ‘wow that’s spooky’ like … Continue reading The 11:11 Theory
Newcastle’s Top Ten Best Kept Secrets
'For some reason, it is always thrilling to spot your home town in the news' - Craig Brown There are many things Newcastle is known for: Grey’s Street, which has been voted one of the best streets in Europe, being a nightlife hotspot and, of course, being home to the mighty Newcastle United. But among … Continue reading Newcastle’s Top Ten Best Kept Secrets
