Most recent journal entries
Commercial greed spoils world cup for the locals
Posted 1 April 2007
The low crowds for this cricket world cup have been due to over-pricing and strict rules applied to what can and can't be brought into and done inside the grounds. But this will obviously detract from any atmosphere and water-down any local feeling for any visitors.
Prague, Czech Republic
Posted 24 March 2006
The best way to enjoy the city is to stroll beyond the Old Town Square and down side streets and alleyways to get a less tourist-driven feel for Prague.
New York City
Posted 21 January 2005
With all the images and references in popular culture, you almost feel like you know New York City’s Manhattan island like the back of your hand. So when my girlfriend and I saw a British Airways sale for flights to New York we decided to jet off to the Big Apple and see for ourselves. It did not disappoint.
Salford Quays, Manchester
Posted 26 September 2004
Barely 15 minutes by tram or road from the centre of Manchester (which itself is barely 3 hours from Peterborough), the Salford Quays have seen a huge transition in keeping with the massive reconstruction of Manchester’s cityscape in the past decade. Originally the Manchester Ship Canal was a hive of activity with boats in and out…