Jackscott

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1019 )

• Spamalot

  

  Generally, I enjoy this blogging malarkey. I’m little troubled by the cyber-trolls and infobahn ne’er do wells. But, one tedious aspect of blogging is the... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beautiful Thing

  

  Recently, my gig at Pride Live on Norwich’s Future Radio gave me the chance to chat with Nikolai Foster, the director of the 2013 revival of Jonathan Harvey’s... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide

  

  The Bodrum Peninsula on Turkey’s stunning Aegean coast is the summer playground for hundreds of thousands of discerning holiday-makers offering something for... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Philadelphia

  

  Last month, John, my eldest brother and his missus came to visit. He’s the eldest of five and would be the first to admit that when I trampolined out of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Having a Gay Old Time

  

  I’m really chuffed. GayStarNews, one of Blighty’s most influential and respected online LGBT newspapers, has published a little piece I wrote about gay life in... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• It Ain’t Half Hot, Mum

  

  Overwhelmingly, most pansyfans hail from Britain, Turkey or the States so you can imagine my delight when I noticed that someone from Malaysia was pushing the... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sizzling Summer Reads

  

  This writing lark has provided an unexpected bonus: I get asked to review books and they are sent to me for free. It’s mostly (but not always) a fun and... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shop ‘Til You Drop

  

  With the weather finally on the up and blossom dripping from the trees, the citizens of Norwich were out in their droves doing what the Brits do best – shop... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jack’s Plea

  

  Just a day to go in the travel writing competition by We Said Go Travel and I’m in second place (again). My nails are shot to pieces. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• God for Harry, England, and Saint George

  

  Today is St George’s Day. As most people in Britain know, St George is the Patron Saint of England and his flag is also the national flag of England. But... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The First Day of Spring

  

  The first proper day of spring found us leaping into the car to make sure we didn’t miss it. Liam fancied a road trip to the north Norfolk coast and had the... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Displaced Jack

  

  The fine people at Displaced Nation have asked to me to write for them. My new gig is a monthly column about writing. God knows why they think I have anything... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jack Scott’s School Days

  

  Quite by chance, I’ve just discovered that Sebastian Wood became the British Ambassador to China in 2010. Why should I be interested in Her Maj’s... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• In for a Penny, In for a Pound

  

  I entered a travel writing competition on ‘We Said Go Travel’ a while back then completely forgot about it. There’s a prize I think, but I’m not too sure what i... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Margaret Thatcher Dies

  

  First female UK Prime Minister dies following a stroke Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 EXPAT, SOCIETY

• Seven Year Itch

  

  It’s the fifth anniversary of our civil partnership today and seven years since Liam and I first met. I’ve been stalked by happiness (and a bit of sadness from... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Attack of the Norovirus

  

  The schools are off and a sparkling (but still chilly) early spring day brought the north folk of Norfolk out of hibernation to swarm around the lanes of Norwic... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

  

  I wanted to see ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ when it was released in 2012. It’s my kind of film but not the kind that got a screening at the plush cinema... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Bosphorus

  

  As the sea route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean and the narrow meeting point between Europe and Asia, the Bosphorus has been of immense strategic... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• James Dowdall, RIP

  

  James Dowdall, Torch BearerImage courtesy of Robert HayesIt’s curious how extended families, so close in childhood days, can grow slowly apart as children age... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION