Tag: Culture

Ten things to do in Lincoln (if you’re skint or on a wine-only budget)

December 1, 2015

At the beginning of last week I took off on another Daytrippin’ adventure which saw a friend and I head down to Nottingham and then over to Lincoln for some sight-seeing (pub-visiting) and some cultural (wine-drinking) exploits. Before we left I’d told a few colleagues and acquaintances about our impending trip only to be greeted … More Ten things to do in Lincoln (if you’re skint or on a wine-only budget)

Daytrippin’: Travelling soothes the soul; forever shall I wander, free and in love with the world.

November 23, 2015

On my return from Australia in July 2015, a decision that in hindsight I wish I’d thought more about, my burning, itchy feet had barely touched the ground before I knew I had to up and leave again. With financial woes preventing me from embarking on another trip of a lifetime so soon after returning … More Daytrippin’: Travelling soothes the soul; forever shall I wander, free and in love with the world.

Brisbane’s Beats – A Gig-Going Guide for Travelling Music Lovers

November 10, 2015

After spending four months in Brisbane at the back end of 2014 and then re-visiting before I flew back to the UK in July 2015, I realised the place had become like a second home to me. I felt weirdly attached to Brissy, and the familiarity and sentimentalism I experienced upon my brief return made … More Brisbane’s Beats – A Gig-Going Guide for Travelling Music Lovers

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!

Amsterdamned – More than just dirty hookers and spaced-out pot heads. Part 2.

July 1, 2014

Following on from our first two days in the Dutch Capital, where much of it was spent drinking, we ploughed on into the final two days and immersed ourselves in all the culture this fabulous city has to offer. Day three saw myself and Nichola take a bus journey to the picturesque village of Zaanse … More Amsterdamned – More than just dirty hookers and spaced-out pot heads. Part 2.