Halloween is pretty much the best holiday ever: you get to dress up in costumes, ask your neighbours for candy, and no-one complains. Except for all of England, because that’s a memory from my American childhood and not really the done-thing in this country. And yet, I still love Halloween! Here’s how I’ve been getting … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Exploring South London
They say that Londoners don’t cross the river unless forced by employment or the lure of alcohol; only bad things lie on the other side. Well, that’s just not true – the bit about the bad things, anyway. The bit about not crossing except for employment or alcohol? I’d say that’s 99.9% spot on. Here’s … Continue reading
Whoever said: “It’s grim up North,” was wrong
Way back in September (ages ago now, I know!) Jeff and I headed up to Newcastle on a daily deal voucher for a 2-night stay for 2 including breakfast and wine. (Not a bad find if I do say so myself! It was my first time up north (well, I did go to York for … Continue reading