There are only five China Towns England. One of them is in Newcastle upon Tyne. You can find the other four British China Towns in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool. Up until a few days ago, I had no idea Newcastle has a China Town. When I found out...
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British Doner Kebabs vs. Donner Kebabs in Other European Countries
British doner kebabs are different from the ones you get in many other European countries. In fact, the takeaway food classed as a doner can vary considerably from one European country to the next. Differences between kebabs in European countries include the kind of bread the doner meat is...
Back in the UK — But Not for Long
It’s been a few weeks since I updated this blog. I left France in mid-November and returned to the UK. Although I was born here, I don’t consider the UK home. I can’t say I ever did. It’s just the place where I was born. I only returned because...
Bonfire Night in Britain: Have You Ever Wondered What It’s All About?
Today is November 5th. It’s Bonfire Night in Britain. Elsewhere in the world, it’s just a normal day. I haven’t been in Britain for Bonfire Night in many years but when you’ve grown up in a culture that holds a certain day special it can be a little strange...
How I Avoided the Brexit Blues
I am not interested in politics and never watch the news, so I was unfamiliar with the word “Brexit” until a couple of days before the referendum in June. I was talking to a friend from Spain and asked me if I thought it was a good idea for...
Durham Lumiere 2015: The UK’s Largest Light Festival Visits the North East
Lumiere is the largest light festival in the UK and it’s bringing a little “light” entertainment to Durham City this week, but only for a few days (12th – 15th November). The displays are situates all over the city, but most of the best ones are within close proximity...
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
I visited Saltburn today. It’s one of my favourite UK seaside resorts. I’m still living in Stockton at the moment, so it’s only a 35 minute journey by train. Back in the 1700s, Saltburn was a favoured haunt for smugglers and the landlord of the Ship Inn, John Andrews,...