"Higher in the sky than imagination had dared to suggest, the white summit of Everest." - George Mallory In 1921, high on the mountain slopes above the Tibetan hamlet of Khampa Dzong, below steel grey skies and in biting winds, an expedition plodded their way ever higher into the Himalayas. Amongst the first of many, …
Emily Meaney is the owner of 'Miss Meaney's,' a small boutique business through which she sells her art, designs and passion. Using a variety of different techniques and materials, Emily crafts unique and personalised artwork and objects, ranging from pillow cases and tea cloths, to posters, maps and wall art. I recently spoke with Emily …
“I just wanted all of the restraints to be removed. In a pre-determined world where most things are decided for us, it’s filled with raw, exciting attitude and enticing imperfections.” Daryl Tattoo, an Essex based musician and producer has been involved in a variety of musical projects in the last decade, such as new-wave alternative rock …
Below is the first chapter of a short story that I have been working on, titled C.O.S.M.O. Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated! I first began working on C.O.S.M.O. in 2015, and have slowly been adding to it ever since. Let me know what you think. George I - COSMO The light blinked. …
Venice. The very name stirs up a plethora of images, emotions and romantic allusions in our minds. The city has been called 'The floating city', 'The city of canals' and 'The queen of the Adriatic', all of which allude to the striking feature that make Venice unique. Its numerous, meandering canals and vast lagoon containing …
At the start of April, I spent three days in the Polish city of Gdańsk. Situated in the northern Polish region of Pomerania, the city lies on the shores of the Baltic Sea, making it an interesting place to visit both in summer and winter. Historically important, Gdańsk has changed hands many times throughout the …
For centuries Vienna has dominated Europe in a multitude of ways. Once the de-facto seat of the Holy Roman Empire, the ancestral home of the Hapsburg dynasty and the capital of the Austrian, and Austro-Hungarian Empires, Vienna's influence was felt across Europe and the Mediterranean. Aside from forging empires and territories, Vienna has also birthed …
Over the course of last Spring and Summer, I visited the city of Nijmegen several times. Its relaxed atmosphere and uniqueness sets it apart from many other Dutch cities, making it a must see for anyone wishing to take the road less travelled. Built along the banks of the Waal river, Nijmegen is the oldest …
Over the weekend I visited the city of Groningen, in the far north of The Netherlands. An old city, with a long history tied to the Hanseatic league, Groningen is an often overlooked European destination.
A selection of images from my recent trip to North Yorkshire. Our trip coincided with 'the beast from the east', a period of freezing weather from Siberia.
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