Whisky is one of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverages, and if you’re like me and you enjoy a small tipple or a wee dram now and then, you’ll find today’s topic particularly interesting I’m sure. Why? Because today I’m talking to you about Whisky. Whisky is a beverage steeped in history and tradition, and [...]
When you think of the UK, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? Is it the copious amounts of tea they drink? Perhaps it’s the way they apologise several hundred times per day, even if they’re not in the wrong? It could even be the national dish of fish and chips? Whilst the aforementioned [...]
If I had to describe my ideal way to relax after a long day, it would be me, feet up in front of the fire, a good book in one hand, and a pint of craft ale in the other. I’m a fan of proper ales, not watered-down lagers you buy in cans from your [...]
As hard to believe as it may be, we are now closing in on the festive period here in the UK, and before you know it autumn/fall will have given way to winter and we’ll be hunkering down and wrapping up warm for the next few months. Winter in the UK can go either way. [...]
This time back in 2019, weeks away from Christmas, families were heading out to Christmas markets across the country, high streets were packed with shoppers, and pubs, restaurants, and function rooms were full of companies celebrating their office Christmas parties. This year, well, to say nobody could have imagined we’d be where we are [...]
As hard to believe as it may be, we are nearly at the end of the train wreck of the year that has been 2020, and while 2021 won’t suddenly reset the clock, as it were, the good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. With any luck, by spring, [...]
Autumn, or Fall, for my overseas readers, has to be my favourite season, and it’s safe to say I’m not alone. Don’t get me wrong, I love the flowers of spring, I love the sunshine and long days of summer, and I even enjoy the rare occasions when it snows in the winter. For me, [...]
If you were paying attention in my last blog, you’ll know that Autumn is my favourite season. It turns out that I’m also not alone as there are countless other people who share my sentiments, and I know precisely why that is. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the summer, but the problem for me [...]
With rolling hills, lush green forests, dramatic moorland, stunning coastlines, and spa towns, and historical cities, Yorkshire is a county that really does have it all. It also happened to be the setting for the hit movie ‘The Full Monty’ which, as you probably know, is a classic. There’s a reason Yorkshire is known as [...]
Generally, there are two types of people in the world, those that believe that Yorkshire is the best county in the UK, and those that are wrong. At least, that’s according to people hailing from Yorkshire. Now, I’m impartial and unbiased in my writing, so let me say that the UK is home to some [...]