by Rexy | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog, British Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Hull 2017, Travel Articles, Unexpected Travel |
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!
by Rexy | Jan 3, 2017 | Adventure Travel, Blog, British Travel, Destination, Hull 2017, Rexy Inspiration, Travel Articles, Unexpected Travel |
‘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...
by Rexy | Jul 5, 2016 | Blog, British Travel, Hull 2017, Rexy Videos, Travel Articles, Unexpected Travel |
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...
by Rexy | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog, British Travel, Destination, Hull 2017, Rexy Inspiration, Rexy Videos, Travel Articles, Unexpected Travel |
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...
by Rexy | Jun 4, 2016 | Blog, British Travel, Goofy Travel, Hull 2017, Rexy Inspiration, Rexy Videos, Travel Articles |
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...
by Rexy | Mar 12, 2016 | Blog, Budget Travel, Food and Drink, Hull 2017, Travel Articles, Unexpected Travel |
‘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...
by Rexy | Apr 12, 2015 | Blog, Budget Travel, Food and Drink, Hull 2017, Travel Articles |
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...
by Rexy | Mar 31, 2015 | Blog, Food and Drink, Hull 2017, Rexy Inspiration, Travel Articles |
‘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...
by Rexy | Dec 12, 2014 | Blog, British Travel, Budget Travel, Destination, Hull 2017, Travel Articles, Travel Planning |
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...
by Rexy | Dec 9, 2014 | Blog, Editorial, Hull 2017, Rexy Inspiration, Travel Articles |
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...