Sun, sand and sea …..tales from the life of a British expat in the UAE.
“A place where a kid off the street could walk in one door an unknown and go out another a star.” Berry Gordy
Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes and of course Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 are among many artists that changed the shape of music back in the sixties and seventies with one thing in common, the Motown label.
“Wander the corridors of royal power and pleasure.” Hampton Court Palace
If there’s one thing us Brits do well it’s history. Love them or hate them our Royal Family is legendary and so are our historic palaces and royal residences. I found myself in Hampton Court last weekend and with a few hours to spare so decided to explore Hampton Court Palace as my last visit was a school trip many, many years ago.
“Who would have thought, 20 years ago, that Liverpool would be a tourist destination?” Paddy Smith
I’m a fan of boutique hotels and even though it’s part of the IHG chain, Hotel Indigo has perfected the unique concept of converting old city buildings into modern hotels. Each establishment embraces the history and culture of its neighbourhood in its interior design, accessories and menus.
“Liverpool was an industrial town, a poor town. The people fought hard for what they wanted to achieve and there was a hunger there, and that hunger has remained with the musicians.” Pete Best
From the streets of Edinburgh to the shores of Hove with snippets of London life in between, my countrywide exploration of the UK continued with a trip up North to Merseyside.
“Liverpool was an industrial town, a poor town. The people fought hard for what they wanted to achieve and there was a hunger there, and that hunger has remained with the musicians.” Pete Best
From the streets of Edinburgh to the shores of Hove with snippets of London life in between, my countrywide exploration of the UK continued with a trip up North to Merseyside.
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