Posts Tagged as ‘the guardian’

April 18, 2008

Scouse meets Strauss and other capital cultural clashes…

I found this excellent article on the guardian online.
Definitely worth sharing.

As Liverpool celebrates its year in the European spotlight, Ian J Griffiths traces his home town’s continental influences… Read more…

April 10, 2008

20 British festivals you’ll never have heard of…

Article courtesy of The Guardian/Observer:
Small is beautiful: 20 British festivals you’ll never have heard of:
More and more people are rejecting big, commercial festivals for a new breed of smaller events which showcase local food, drink and entertainment. Map out your summer with our guide to the best… Read more.

April 6, 2008

Spontaneous traveling

Useful article from The Guardian online:
“Most of us fantasise about waking up one day, packing a bag and setting off on an unplanned adventure. Few of us have the nerve to do it. DBC Pierre explains why we should take a leaf out of his book and let spontaneity be our guide…” Read more.

April 6, 2008

Top 10…

If London wasn’t far enough of a trip for you.
How about Madrid?
From the guardian again, a guide to the top 10 venues in Madrid(from Oct 2007):
The Spanish capital has grown up and become one of Europe’s leading live music destinations, says Anthony Ham
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April 5, 2008

Top 10…

We might not always see London as far away, but enough people travel there every single day for live music experiences. So, here are London’s top 10 Music venues. (Courtesy of the Guardian)
Hammersmith Palais has passed away; the Electric Ballroom is threatened by plans to expand Camden Town underground station; and the Astoria’s days are [...]