What Should You Know Before Traveling to Europe
words Al Woods Embarking on a journey to Europe is like stepping into a living tapestry woven with diverse cultures, rich histories, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or venturing abroad for the first time, there are essential...
6 Tips to Find the Best Food While Travelling
words Al Woods Photo by Kris Sevinc on Unsplash Go On A Cruise One way you can guarantee that you’ll get to try some of the very best food without even having to look too hard at all is to go on a cruise. Cruises are famous for having a massive amount of food from...
Back to Black – Biopic on the rise of Amy Winehouse
words Alexa Wang Well, a biopic based on the life of Amy Winehouse. Is it too early or not? I can’t decide. It’s always a bit strange when it’s still quite fresh in the memory. At the height of her fame she was stalked by the press and written about on a daily basis...
Five Ways to Avoid Relapse After the Holidays
words Al Woods After the holidays, the stress, anxiety, and depression that could result from this time might remain. There is a lot going on during this time. You might have had family fights. You might have had financial stress. With so much happening, it can be...
4 Best Things to See and Do in Belfast
words Al Woods If you are planning a holiday this year, forget those long-haul flights to faraway lands packed with tourists. There are plenty of beautiful holiday destinations right on our doorstep. If you don’t want to travel too far, Northern Ireland is a perfect...
Pure Adult – An anguished snarl of angry noise from Brooklyn
words Edward Harrington Somewhere from the silence of eerie suburbia, a noise is building… That noise is the noise of Jeremy Snyder and Bianca Abarca, the alternative rock duo based in Brooklyn. Pure Adult recently released their new single ‘Hot Crusade’ ahead of...
Cool Dressing Trends for Tourists in Jamaica
words Alexa Wang Jamaica is famous for its beach resorts and casual is always in trend here. It is hardly a place for formal attire though a few dresses can be included to attend parties at premium hotels such as Iberostar 5 star hotels in Jamaica. But otherwise, it...
Who Listens and Learns – Johanna Hedva at Modern Art Oxford
words Edward Harrington Korean-American artist, writer and musician, Johanna Hedva, explores what it is to be human in an ever alienating world with their new piece “Who Listens and Learns.” “Who Listens and Learns” is a multimedia experience that is available online...
DW and Berlin’s Marco Scaiano launch Uncensored Collection
words Alexa Wang In the West we were lulled into a false state of security. We imagined the rest of the world was on a steady track towards freedom and democracy; on a steady track to become just like us. In this bubble of our own making it was easy to switch off from...
6 things every man needs in his capsule wardrobe
words Al Woods A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of clothing that you can take anywhere. It needs to be small enough to easily transport, but must include all your clothing essentials, some of which will need to be versatile enough to be worn to a number of...
7 Suggestions For A Better Camping Experience
words Alexa Wang Are you an avid camper looking to make your next camping experience the best yet? Camping is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. However, if you want to have the best camping experience possible, there are some things you can do to improve...
Nina Chua and Daniel Silver at Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
words Lee Taylor One of the great things about Manchester's Castlefield Gallery is that if you get your timing right, you can get the exhibition space to yourself. And so it was for me when I visited the latest exhibition from artists Nina Chua and Daniel Silver. Now...
Lenmania III – LenManchester feat. Jamie Lenman, Saint Agnes, Sick Joy, James & The Cold Gun + more
words Danny Lamb Christmas is coming early if you’re a fan of alt-rock as Lenmania is right around the corner. The acclaimed mini-festival is now in its third year and this time legendary rocker Jamie Lenman is bringing Lenmania to Manchester. ...
Inside The Hood Internet’s mindblowing mashup for the ages
interview by Chris Zacharia ‘They used to call it bastard pop’ says Steve Reidell, one half of DJ duo The Hood Internet. ‘And it's true, you’re bastardising its original form. There’s inherent humour in mashups, but for us it was more about making a cohesive musical...
10 Things to Do in Prague
words Alexa Wang If you're visiting Prague for the first time or have been there before, here are 10 things to do in Prague. The city's main attractions include the Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, and a variety of Gothic churches. Vyšehrad...