Josephharrison1990

LATEST ARTICLES ( 739 )

• Category Is... Derry, Northern Ireland!

  

  Those 9 pints of Guinness felt like a great idea the previous afternoon/evening but I was feeling a certain way as my N.I Railways train pulled out of Botanic... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Like A Prayer: Northern Ireland... Abortion Rights, Peace Lines & The Troubles!

  

  Even before the formation of Northern Ireland in 1921, the nine counties of Ulster have grappled with the issues regarding religion. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter... Catholic To The Core?

  

  Belfast had already showcased 'The Shankill' to me, I saw it fit to transition from that 'Unionist' neighbourhood. I didn't want to see another Union Jack... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Belfast's Shankill Road...The Best Of British?

  

  The Best of British? I was about to step into the 'Unionist/Protestant' side of Belfast, along the Shankill I wanted to see something 'Red, White and Blue'.... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sunday Service... Belfast, Northern Ireland: What’s The Craic?

  

  Of course, the day had been long but I wanted to put my coach trip tiredness to one side! I wanted to see what Sunday evening had in-store for me in Belfast Cit... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 2022: McComb’s Coaches, Game Of Thrones Tour... Part 2!

  

  If you're transitioning from 'Part 1' to 'Part 2' then thank you in advance, you already know that this McComb's Coaches Northern Irish odyssey has life left... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 2022: McComb’s Coaches, Game Of Thrones Tour... Part 1!

  

  With so much uncertainty, it felt amazing to board my 'McComb's Coaches' trip next to Belfast's Europa Hotel. I had booked McComb's 'Game of Thrones Tour' with... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Beside The Sea... Bangor, Northern Ireland!

  

  Fresh from my Belfast arrival, I was on that 'N.I Railways' train before you could say 'Guinness!' I was yet to taste my first Northern Irish pint of the... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• I'm Back, Back, Back Again... Belfast, Northern Ireland!

  

  After almost a decade since my first visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland, it was time to say I was 'Back Again! With that N.I comeback trip planned for earlier i... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Life's A Drag... Excelencia Española, Walt Disney World & Shakespeare!

  

  Dressed as what? A girl? Yes! Dating back to Shakespearean times, that little acronym, 'D.R.A.G' has been used to describe the art of male to female presenting... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 2022: Recipes With... Miss Israel!

  

  Here we go again with another 'Recipes With...' blog instalment, this time I took things to the Middle East to meet Miss Israel! Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Eurovision 2022: The Sound Of Beauty... Turin, Italy

  

  I know that I'm a little late to the 'Eurovision' party but that's my issue, not yours! With another year of this 'new normal', we have been lucky enough to... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• My Eurovision Song Celebration... Israel!

  

  Bordering both the Middle East and North Africa, Israel might not be seen as the most 'European' of places but it has competed at the Eurovision Song Contest... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Life's A Drag... Fandom Besties, Canada’s Second Season & TV News Trailblazers!

  

  The 'Drag Race UK' fandom can be like a cesspool of toxic waste, those cretins I have waded out for a true 'Fandom Bestie!' Canada's Drag Race made another... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Liverpool: Poste House, Georgian Quarter & Metropolitan Cathedral!

  

  During that twilight hour, Liverpool had me walking down the darkest alleys to find a true 18th Century gem! The Cavern Club served something popular but I had ... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Liverpool: Strawberry Field, Penny Lane & Cavern Club...

  

  After a day of rain and dismally grey skies, Liverpool brought the sunshine in abundance during my second day in Liverpool! Following a path with a 'Beatles'... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Wirral: Hamilton Square, West Kirby & Liverpool Bay...

  

  All fur coat and no knickers? The River Mersey separates Liverpool from Wirral, they might as well live in their own Republic with their CH postcode because... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Runcorn: Two Pints Of Lager & A Packet Of Crisps?

  

  Runcorn presented itself to me like the perfect diversion before I made it to Liverpool, that Cheshire town had me walking through a former television set. Of... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• North Pier... Blackpool, England: After Hours!

  

  Getting my drink on in Blackpool wasn't the first thing on my mind, I made an actual effort to see things during the day! I kidded myself that no alcoholic... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Preston, England: Cenotaphs, Butter Pies & Bus Stations...

  

  So, Blackpool had me on some mad thing during 2022, no I did not stay in my hotel bed after that Friday night out! Preston had caught my eye during that pre-tri... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2022 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL