Etaoin Shrdlu by Richard Frost – New Exhibition at the Tavistock Centre
This month, I have a pleasure to host artist Richard Frost at the Tavistock Centre. Etaoin Shrdlu is a collection of over 20 works in ink on paper, a visual history of a vanished civilisation, with preserved fragments of its script. I caught up with Richard for a chat just before the private view. His artistic […]
Homstel Log Inn in Skopje, Macedonia (Review)
It was my first time visiting Skopje and I wasn’t too sure where to stay. Eventually went for this ho(s)tel because of the location, affordable rates, and its character. Location Log Inn is conveniently located within 15 minutes’ walk from both the bus and train station, and the Old Bazaar in the other direction. Macedonia […]
Review of Hotel The Moon in Brussels, Belgium
This 2‑star hotel is a good compromise if you’re budget-minded, but want to stay somewhere central in the pricey Belgian capital. The Location The location couldn’t be more convenient: a stone’s throw from both the Grand Place and the city’s central station, and a short stroll from the Brussels Park. You can choose from affordably […]
Sevilla Kitsch Hostel Art Review
Some would cringe at a hostel with the word “kitsch” in the name. But it couldn’t be a better bait for me! 😃 Price and Location I had two nights to spend in Seville. Torn between two hostels, I decided to book a night in each and compare. Although not as good as La Flamenka, Kitsch Art […]
I Went to Prison in Sweden! Gamla Fängelset Hotel Review
Sorry for the clickbaity title, but it’s kind of true. It’s just that the prison in question is now the most unusual hotel I ever stayed in. Gamla Fängelset (which literally means Old Prison) is located in Umeå, a small city in eastern Sweden, a 10-minute walk from the centre. It opened in the 1860s, […]
Leczy czy szkodzi? Moje 4 miesiące na Roaccutane
This post is also available in English: Roaccutane: Healer or Killer? My Story “Ma poważne skutki uboczne. Nie wiem czy warto tak sobie wyniszczać organizm. Nie będziesz miał pryszczy, ale możesz mieć problemy ze zdrowiem.” Taką wiadomość dostałem od siostry jak napisałem, że staram się o receptę na Roaccutane. Ale to nie wszystko. Napisała mi o […]
Roaccutane: Healer or Killer? My Story
“It has serious side effects. Is it worth devastating your body like that? It’ll clear the spots but may give you other health issues”, read the alarming text from my sister soon after I told her that I’m trying to get Roaccutane prescribed. And it didn’t stop there. She went on to share a story […]
Vincent Van Gogh’s London: 150 Years On
Which cities spring to mind when you think of van Gogh? Surely the Hague, Paris and various spots in the South of France. But did you know that Vincent spent over a year in South London between 1873 and 1874? A century and a half later, his spirit still marks the local area. I want […]
Francesca Apicella Exhibition at the Tavistock Centre
This December, the Tavistock Centre is hosting an exhibition by Francesca Apicella, featuring her signature vintage-inspired portrait paintings, with a surreal, modern twist. This is my sixth exhibition as the art curator at the Tavi. I was excited that Francesca accepted my invitation, and had a pleasure to chat and learn more about her story. How […]
Weekend Trip to Cardiff – Solo and Spontaneous!
I can now cross the Welsh capital off my UK travel bucket list! This weekend trip was rather brief and superficial, but it did inspire a spontaneous post. By no means an extensive guide to the city – just a few memorable places. Enjoy! All Hands by Brian Fell (2001) Cardiff Castle Arguably the top […]
Christopher Isherwood – A Meeting by the River
Isherwood’s final novel may not be his most popular, but is well in line with his other works. Part epistolary, part diary fiction centred around sexuality, but this time with religion also thrown in the mix. The titular meeting is between two British brothers in a monastery somewhere between Calcutta and the banks of the Ganges. […]
Patty Pravo Live at Teatro Sistina – Minaccia Bionda Tour
Patty Pravo is often in my heavy rotation. Every now and then, I revisit old favourites or try something new from her vast discography. She’s hands down my Italian singer numero uno. But as someone based outside of Italy, I haven’t had a chance to see her concert. Until now! This April, I caught her […]