Having received the phone call, I knew that it was once again, that time. Once more into the breach, forced to “suffer” another trip (albeit a short four-day excursion) to a country which features an environment of fascinating, exotic beauty, is steeped in history, and is home to a kind, generous, happy population of generally Read More …
Author: Andy Kyriacou
Carthage Jazz Festival, Tunisia
Day 1 The opening night at the Carthage Jazz festival offered us the talents of two UK artists: Liam Bailey and Myles Sanko Liam Bailey Despite the presence of a jazzily caressed double bass, and just one brief jazz infused solo by the excellent keyboard player, Liam’s music is not what one can term as Jazz. Read More …
Surrey Spice
In a fashion which has become the norm, ie via the internet, I received an invitation to attend and review a catered evening, during which, I would sample some apparently excellent and authentic Indian food. A drive to Surrey seemed enticing, and I read the directions intently, noticing a possible mistake – “our house is Read More …
Tunisia – Land of 1000 Dunes
On arriving in the cloudy but warm capital of Tunis, one cannot help but begin to make comparisons with Turkey, Cyprus, and certain other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas, where there exists a shared culture and way of life. The general skyline of the capital Tunis, like that of the majority of Islamic towns and Read More …
Star Quality at Carluccio’s
On pulling up outside Carluccio’s, Covent Garden, I have to admit I was a tad confused. There were several awnings displaying the Carluccio’s name on this huge building, but I found it hard to ascertain which part of the building the restaurant was actually in. Simple – all of it! Once inside, I was taken Read More …
Carfest South – Cars, Music, Food
A rare, sunny Saturday in August prompted me to bring out my cruiser style motorbike, and along with a friend, ride to Carfest. This event began four years ago in the mind of tv and radio presenter, Chris Evans. It now boasts a weekend in Overton, near Basingstoke, (Carfest South), and a weekend in Oulton Read More …