Chicago’s Most Amazing Bike Trails
words Al Woods Chicago is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the United States, so if you live in the Windy City or are visiting, you’ll have plenty of trails to ride along. There are multiple bike trails that offer beautiful landscapes and amazing sites along...
The Flavours of Al-Andalus: A Culinary Tour of Morrocco and Southern Spain
Alexa Wang The food and cuisine of a place are one of the most exciting things that attract us there. When you are visiting a place on a vacation, its delicious and popular cuisine is something that makes your day even more exciting! When you are in southern Spain,...
Cassyette releases ‘BOOM’ & heavy metal goes pop
words Alexa Wang I wasn’t in a great mood when I chose to give this a listen. I’ve had a vicious cold and it was clouding my mood. But this song was exactly what the doctor ordered. It’s a full throttle blast of crunching guitar chords and full throated vocals and...
What to Drink Instead of Alcohol?
words Alexa Wang There are all kinds of reasons to give up alcohol – or, at the very least, reduce your consumption. Many serious diseases are associated with the stuff, as if a hangover wasn’t punishment enough. Of course, most of us aren’t prepared to pack drinking...
Music of Defiance – Ukraine calls for musicians to stand up against Putin
words Alexa Wang Image by pvproductions on Freepik It's hard for me sat in the UK to imagine what it's like to be invaded by another country. The people of Ukraine right now could be bombed or fired at at any time of the day. So when this initiative popped into our...
Tale of the Frozen Bits – Interview with El Morgan on her exhibition
‘I need urine, fresh urine, I need all the urine in the world!’ The Discovery of Nuns’ Urine - El Morgan (2022) As humans we learn to try and do everything we can to elevate ourselves from our animal state. So when we’re forced to confront it it can lead us down...
From Dining to Dancing: 3 of the Best Spring Destinations in Barcelona
words Al Woods There are few joys that can compare to that of traveling the world. The ability to jump on a plane, a boat, or even a train and visit a new part of the world is something that almost everyone enjoys. When it comes to traveling to a new city, there is so...
Make Your Move To Canada Go Smoothly With This Smart Advice
Are you considering a move to Canada? With its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant cities, Canada offers something for everyone - from outdoor adventurers to city-dwellers. Whether you are looking for an adventure or a place to call home, this article will give...
The Lunatics – Kemi Onabulé on her show at Guts Gallery
When I first saw Kemi Onabulé’s images for The Lunatics show I was immediately captivated. Something about these images made me think about what it meant to be human. It reminds us of a time before civilisation when we were more closely connected to nature. It also...
6 Tips To Help You Plan Your Next Holiday
words Alexa Wang Are you looking for tips to help you plan your next holiday? If so, you've come to the right place! This blog post will share some tips that will help you plan a great holiday. So whether you're planning a trip to the beach or the mountains, this...
Useful Information To Help You Organize Your Stay In London
London, the lovely pearl of the English land. Millions of curious tourists visit it each year, and its magnitude might be truly mind-boggling for someone who is not used to huge cities. Due to its size and large population, you may find it challenging to plan your...
Lambrini Girls sneering reply to ‘White Van’ man with latest single
words Al Woods White Van. Yeah I know what it brings to mind and all those negative connotations. I’ve met some White Van men though who were actually alright but still - the connotations. As a man though I’ve never been hounded by leering men in one. Well The...
Inside is Where the Fight Lay: We interview Elegance Bratton on his film, The Inspection.
words Wilt Hodges The Inspection arrives at an interesting time in the American conversation. The role of its foreign policy, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights are among the most contentious issues roiling the nation. However, rarely does a movie come along that...
Yayoi Kusama’s 1945 to Now – Does resilience have a time limit?
words Isabel Armitage New retrospective book 1945 to Now recounts Yayoi Kusama’s burgeoning career in the turbulent New York art world. Hong Kong’s M+ Museum celebrates its one year anniversary in 2023 with one of the largest retrospectives of Yayoi Kusama’s work to...
‘The Return of the Great White Whale’ by David Alker features in A Tall Order restrospective
words Lee Taylor When David Alker emailed me this image of a painting he created in 1985 'The Return of the Great White Whale: SS Canberra on Southampton Water' it brought back loads of memories and emotions. It’s subject is the troop ship SS Canberra heralded as a...