England

Interior view of Sukhothai Harrogate showing the main restaurant decor.

England

Dining at Sukhothai Restaurant – Harrogate

A personal and honest review of Sukhothai Harrogate after several visits, covering the dishes I ordered, service, menu layout, and overall experience.

15 November 2025 No Comments

Freddie Gilroy sculpture on North Bay Scarborough seafront at sunrise, with an added person for scale looking out over the ocean.

England

Freddie Gilroy Sculpture on Scarborough Seafront

The Freddie Gilroy sculpture on Scarborough seafront, officially titled Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, stands at North Bay in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. This powerful coastal artwork is a striking landmark and a moving tribute that adds historical depth to a walk along the seafront.

28 October 2023 No Comments

After travelling across Luzon and the Visayas over multiple trips, these are the experiences that genuinely stood out based on my own time in the Philippines.

11 Best Things to Do in the Philippines I’ve Experienced Myself.

I explored the white sand beaches of Boracay at Station Zero and Station 1.
Swam in the crystal-clear waters of Malay, Aklan’s Bamboo River.
Had breakfast at Tagaytay overlooking Taal, an small active volcano in a lake in a bigger crater.
Ate hotpot dinner cooked over charcoal at Cebu Tops in Cebu.
Visited the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and marvelled at their unique geological formations.
Stayed at the Shangri-La and Movenpick hotels on Mactan Island, Cebu.
Went to Vigan City to see the heritage and culture of the famous Calle Crisologo.
Experienced a Kawa Hot Bath in Malay, Aklan – essentially you’re in a giant wok!.
Visited the Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area at Bilar, Bohol.
Explored Intramuros & Fort Santiago, the hispanic colonial fortress in Manila.
Visited the RG Jar Factory in Vigan City and the Hidden Garden restaurant.