Jackscott

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1109 )

• Postcards from Soho

  

  Ian, one of my oldest friends, is the area manager of a gay ‘lifestyle’ chain (AKA licensed sex shops – don’t tell his mother). Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pillow Talk

  

  I’m struggling just a little to give up the dreaded weed (okay, I’m struggling a lot). Most of the time I bear my cross with the help of nicotine patches as my... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let’s Hear It for the Brides

  

  The sun shone, the bride and bride kissed, the pansexual crowd whooped, the fizz popped and the waters trickled by in approval. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Number on a List

  

  What does this bog blue box on wheels look like to you? There’s a small clue stamped on the side. Yep, looks like a recycling wheelie bin to me too. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Boldly Go…

  

  The strapline for Star Trek must be the most famous split infinitive in popular culture. Off we boldly went to Cinema City to watch the latest instalment of... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Novel Idea

  

  To continue my amateurish witterings on writing a memoir, Displaced Nation asked me:Is it easier to turn expat stories or travel adventures into a memoir or a... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Song for Eurovision

  

  Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile. Forget the worst recession since the South Sea Bubble, dust off that cracked glitter ball... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• IDAHO Day

  

  Today is IDAHO Day. For the uninitiated, this stands for International Day Against Homophobia (not to be confused with a holiday in the 43rd State of the Union). Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Turkish Eye

  

  A few days ago, I was contacted by the fabulous people at Turkayfe, an online site dedicated to presenting a positive image of Turkey to the wider world. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

  

  The traditional high street is under seige from a flat-lining economy, increased rents (no, I don’t understand that either during a recession) and the relentles... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 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