A good friend of mine from North of the border once took great pleasure in reading out loud the wording on a tourist T-shirt being flogged at one of Times Square’s many rip off merchant stores. It read: “Canada. America’s cap” with a fitting image of a baseball cap placed over the outline of the US mainland. The irony was not lost on him, despite being Canadian himself – albeit from Scottish decent. I find this subtle use of...
This may be old news already but guess what, in this new age of social media and sharing stuff online, everything that happened more than 5 minutes ago is old news. There is much speculation on who Banksy is, how his identity is still a secret, whether of not he is more than one person, was this him? The fact that in this day and age, it’s possible for such a high profile individual to not be known (assuming he’s not actually Robin Cunningham)...
As one of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks, the Clifton Suspension Bridge gives the city character and is one of the most photographed images from the region. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864, it spans the Avon Gorge, connecting Clifton to some more rural parts of North Somerset. Fond memories crossing over this steel structure along with thousands of other revelers, whilst heading to the Ashton Court Music festival, remain...
Life begins somewhere, so let’s begin this post where it began for me. Bristol. The city, for those who don’t know where it is, will find it nestled in the lower left corner of the British Isles. Its recently been voted the “Best British City to Live in” by the Sunday Times and also a place that claimed the unofficial title of “The happiest UK place to live” but that was back in 2008 (and credibility is all but lost as...
Santorini if often listed high up on the top 100 places to go before you kick it. Those fortunate enough to visit will know why. Its definitely one of the most picturesque of the Greek Islands and is famed for stunning views out to the Mediterranean across the caldera, where the exquisite architecture that line the cliffs of Oia and Fira can be admired. Sometimes, its easier to see the beauty of a place from afar and the fact that the whole island...
Hidden gems are allegedly hard to find. This may well ring true for many things in life, whatever that gem might be. In the case of websites, there are actually many gems out there, and the majority of them definitely aren’t hidden. In fact they are already household names that are ever increasingly becoming the fabric of our crazy interactive lives. The emergence of technology has meant that information can be delivered to us at...
Life is a beach, watch out for coconuts
Aim high. That way if you miss your target you still have a chance of hitting it on the way down
English native currently living in New York. Appreciator of nearly all artistic talent and natural beauty. Enjoys traveling, photography, movies, music, books, art and life in general. Is an avid sport fan and likes participating in or watching most forms of recreation. Has reached an age where the bucket list keeps evolving and glad to have realized that moments in life are best shared. Perpetual list ticker always looking for something new to experience. Is glad to have been able to enjoy some extremely memorable experiences, see what he has seen and done what he has done. Believes that whilst technology is an enabler and has so many benefits to society, it has also become an intrusive part of our lives and something people are becoming increasingly dependent on. Encourages people to pursue their dreams and realize that because they are in charge of their destiny, its worthwhile being honest to themselves and each other. Ignorance is bliss yet curiosity often gets the better of people. Treat everyone with respect. That’s about it about me.
