Category: Travel

What I Learned About Long Haul Flights And Why I’m So Over Flying.

October 2, 2014

Long-haul flights suck. Ok, that’s not strictly true, as over the last 24 hours I’ve enjoyed about five-six free meals and a hell of a lot of free wine but for the most part, they suck ass…big time. Anyone who’s ever flown for over seven hours without a stop off or connection will know where … More What I Learned About Long Haul Flights And Why I’m So Over Flying.

Airports and airplanes, contemplation and 11am red wines.

September 29, 2014

Stirring throughout the night, unable to sleep much, my mind racing in anticipation, I awoke at 4:30am on the day of departure. The previous weekend had been filled with goodbyes, alcohol fuelled reminiscence amongst friends and family, and a few heart felt tears. Saying goodbye to my dad was probably the hardest; he worries, as … More Airports and airplanes, contemplation and 11am red wines.

Did some random shit and now I’m definitely super prepared for Oz.

September 11, 2014

I was going to do some real, in-depth, serious research about Australia before I headed out there; main political parties, news channels, main newspapers, the overall consensus on the plight of the aborigines, food preferences, demographics and minorities, music scene, popular culture etc but, with only two weeks to go until I leave the UK, … More Did some random shit and now I’m definitely super prepared for Oz.

In Bruges. Literally.

September 5, 2014

“Maybe that’s what hell is, the entire rest of eternity spent in fucking Bruges” In Bruges, 2008   Colin Farrell’s character, Ray, in the film In Bruges, may have disliked Bruges somewhat, he may have found it hellish and boring and full of midgets but for me, Bruges was delightful, a tiny corner of the … More In Bruges. Literally.

Ghent, oh gorgeous and inviting Ghent: more churches and it’s still bloody cold.

August 26, 2014

In stark contrast to Brussels and harbouring a completely different character altogether, Ghent felt peaceful, less dull, less monstrous, and more welcoming, more humble, more picturesque. A short train ride north-west of Brussels and costing less than nine euros, Ghent sits in the Flemish region of Belgium and is the capital of East Flanders. As … More Ghent, oh gorgeous and inviting Ghent: more churches and it’s still bloody cold.

Brussels – it’s full of churches and it’s really, really cold.

August 22, 2014

I visited Belgium in December 2013 and it was cold. Really cold. As the festive period was getting underway there were a lot of Christmas markets dotted about and various other seasonal offerings, similar to what you’d find in many other European cities at this time of year. I can’t give you tips on where … More Brussels – it’s full of churches and it’s really, really cold.

Culture, pride and integrity: Glasgow is world-class!

July 19, 2014

With the Commonwealth Games kicking off in Glasgow next week I thought it only appropriate to write a post about just how fantastic this city truly is. My second home for almost six years, Glasgow continues to grow culturally, economically and socially and is more than due some well deserved recognition. Forget the bad-press, forget the past, forget Edinburgh, it’s … More Culture, pride and integrity: Glasgow is world-class!