Posts in category Curiosities

Newcastle is a delightful riparian gem of reassuring Georgian architecture sloping down towards the Tyne River in the northeast of England. Grey Street, in particular, …

Ever been on a date but had absolutely nothing in common? Too polite to simply tell the individual to piss off? And not crazy enough …

Nestled in a bucolic arcadia of merrie England, Winchester is the ancient capital of a forgotten kingdom. It has that venerable beauty you only get …

From the heart of Asturias (north of Spain) borns this fashion brand, “La Bigotera” created and managed by Isabel Hargoues. Fresh vintage trend? A new …

Notting Hill, situated just to north-west of Hyde Park, is a delightful little enclave of London overflowing with comforting cosiness.  It even has a happily …

As much as we all enjoy living life on the edge, driving a safer car is something every sane person really ought to do, and …

As the London 2012 Olympic bubble reaches its inevitable pop, the same question is on everyone’s lips – well everyone’s in Britain at least. Did …

When I travelled to Hvar (Croatia’s largest island) about 3 years ago, I realised very quickly this was quite a ‘trendy’ destination. Shiny yachts were …

Whenever I accidentally watch an episode of Made in Chelsea (MIC), I am suddenly overcome by a suffocating morbid dread. The overwhelming thought that I …

In the wake of the BBC’s sodden Jubilee coverage, a torrent of indignation fell from the media heavens all over Auntie’s nice shoes. The problem …