Lunch in Hull’s Old Town
Oh, my word!’ My eyes grew as the plate set before me on the sturdy wooden table in front of me. I started licking my lips and I could feel the saliva start to gush forth. Don’t get me started on the smell!
Made in Hull for UK City of Culture 2017
‘It’s just things like this that makes me proud to call myself from Hull.’ A wispy eyed burly bloke sniffed behind me as he spoke to his grandsons, who were visiting. I smiled as I turned round to see before me, waves of excited spectators thronging Victoria Square on...
Hull & Beyond: Old Town on the Fish Trail
Now that Kingston Upon Hull is in full swing to prepare for the 2017 City of Culture status, (did you see the Place des Anges at the weekend?!), all eyes are turned to the Old Town that has seen significant moments of history such as the start of the Civil War at the...
Hull & Beyond: Humber Bridge
Did you know that the Humber Bridge always reminds me of home? What about you? Whether I’m on the train or driving to Hull, I know I’ve arrived when I see the gigantic Humber Bridge in the distance, straddling over the River Humber Estuary connecting East...
Have you been to Kingston Upon Hull with Hull Trains?
Last Bank Holiday weekend, I went to Kingston Upon Hull, the next city of culture in 2017, in East Yorkshire in the north of England to check out why the city was so deserving of the title. Guess what, it’s my home town. So, shouldn’t I know why Hull is...
A Sparkling time at an Afternoon Tea in Hull
‘Champagne or Prosessco?’ The waitress said to my grinning mother and I as we took our seats at the Brassiere of the Hallmark Hotel overlooking views of the River Humber and East Yorkshire’s symbol, the Humber Bridge. I had just surprised my mum with...
Humber Bridge Farmers’ Market
I can’t get enough of food markets, can you? I bet you’re wondering where’s the best one in East Yorkshire. Don’t worry, I’m going to tell you! I experienced it for myself with humongous delicious and mouth-wateringly results! Taking...
A Taste of Italy in Kingston Upon Hull for Mother’s Day
‘I’m taking you out for a slap up meal this weekend’ I said rather excitedly, perhaps too excitedly as I bounced around in front of her. She placed her kindle down on her lap and studied me carefully. She has grown to suspect her own son planning any...
Hull Trinity Hostel
News just in! Kingston Upon Hull is now officially the world’s newest backpacker destination! And it’s all thanks to Hull Trinity Hostel that has recently announced itself proudly that there’s a premier backpacker hostel deep in the heart of the Old...
A Hull Sunrise Wakes Up A Frosty Morning
Today, I had my breath taken away, waking me up at the same time as I wielded a kettle of warm water to pour over my car’s windscreen to rid of the stubborn frost on this quiet morning. It was 7.45am and the sun was about to herald its arrival in my UK hometown...