London’s Notting Hill Carnival is miles away from the cute streets in the film, Notting Hill (metaphorically speaking). Over the two days in August – Sunday 24th to bank holiday Monday 25th 2014 – it transforms into an all-consuming, raucous street party full of the most colour you’ll probably ever see in London in one … Continue reading
It was brimming with midges. Everywhere, these massive insects would be invading me, with no sense of personal space. I won’t say I didn’t mind. I did. With mosquitos, they love me, all over the world. I had no reason to suspect midges would think any differently, and I was already stinking with bug repellent … Continue reading
By this headline, I mean: Where is MY love for London? If you read my Cities are my Boyfriends post, you’ll know I’ve been struggling with my lifetime relationship with London. I’ve been born and bred here. I’ve had stints in different cities, like Norwich, and different countries, like Australia, but now I’ve been back … Continue reading
“I’m floating in the most peculiar way And the stars look very different today.” Give me a David Bowie lyric and I’m yours. And the place had this one sprawled across a grainy chalk board on one of its scruffy brick walls. Cafe Ferro is a coffee place on St Clair Avenue West just slightly … Continue reading
Somewhere in St Kilda, tucked away in a warm, cozy froth of whipped cream and succulent fruity tarts, is Acland Cake Shop/Acland Cakes. It was here, along with the beach and laidback, just-here-to-have-a-good-time vibe that started my infatuation with St Kilda. “I want to live here one day” I believe were the words I uttered … Continue reading
I am very, extremely, ecstatically happy to announce my travel plans for late August into early September. West Coast summer fun starting in Vancouver, ending in San Francisco. Now, yes, you may think I do North America a lot. Truth is, of course I do, I have an American boyfriend I do long distance with. … Continue reading
Winter sun is a commonly used phrase. People want to get away from the cold when the moody skies are testing their patience, driving them to hot beachside resorts. But on my recent trip to the USA, winter sun meant a beautiful, energetic beachside town in the midst of Winter. I introduce you to Provincetown … Continue reading
Kirst over the World 