Monthly Archives: October 2018

Seedlip X Behind This Wall | “No and Lo” CBD Cocktails

Riding high on the “no and lo” wave is Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. Mixing up quality cocktails using Seedlip spirits alongside their own house brewed CBD oil is the team at Behind this Wall. A recent event at this cosy basement bar in Hackney presented an opportunity to sample a few showcase drinks made by BTW and featuring both Seedlip and CBD oil prominently. Continue reading

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Getaways to Truly Get Away: Here Are 9 of the Most Laid-Back Cities to Visit Around the World (Miles Away)

Take a look at our list of cities around the world that are fun and worth visiting – no hectic itineraries needed! Continue reading

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Blackbeard’s Wake | Weighing Anchor

Hey folks. I’m weighing anchor and sailing on to cover other topics, but I hope you enjoyed reading about my Blackbeard-based tour of the Carolina and Georgia coast and that you had a chance to listen to my two related podcast episodes. Continue reading

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Yayoi Kusama: The Moving Moment When I Went to the Universe at Victoria Miro

The Moving Moment When I Went to the Universe brings new works, a trippy Infinity Mirror Room and plenty of giant pumpkins and more by celebrated Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, to Victoria Miro. Continue reading

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Savannah, Georgia | Blackbeard’s Wake

Direct links between Blackbeard and Savannah are scarce, tenuous and not well documented. However, it’s as swashbuckling a city as ever you’ll come by. Plus, when initially planning my trip, I had hoped to shove off from to explore Georgia island that bears the pirate’s name. Continue reading

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Matching Territorial Cheese and Wine | Paxton & Whitfield X Berry Bros & Rudd

Cheese and wine comprise one of the best pairings on the planet. Whether during the festive season or not, it is an extremely enjoyable match. I went along to Jermyn Street cheese mongers Paxton & Whitfield for what turned out to be an unusual and interesting session on these two items. Indeed, unusual because the cheeses picked were all British and made by small producers and known as ‘territorials’ because they take their name after the region or county they are produced in (eg Cheddar). Continue reading

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