Josephharrison1990

LATEST ARTICLES ( 734 )

• Flying High... Emirates!

  

  Fulfilling a dream I recently flew with Emirates from Birmingham, UK to Beijing, China. Saving up for that airline experience with one of the UAE's most... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Notting Hill & Kensington, London

  

  Stepping back into London, Golborne Road became my runway, giving me all kinds of European and North African flavours! Seeing Trellick Tower being fashioned int... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• City of London: Cathedrals, Banks & Markets...

  

  London crept back into my life somehow, I had waited three long months to renew my visa to return to China. Using that 'City of London' location to the best of... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• China High Speed Rail: Wuhan - Shanghai!

  

  For a developing country, China's high speed rail network is quite remarkable, looking at one section that I took at the end of July 2017 brought together one... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Like A Prayer: China & Tibet...

  

  I'm not down for religion as such but I don't judge someone else's beliefs, shelving those holy scriptures to one side I do love discovering new places of... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Cardiff, Wales: Castles, Bays & Mines...

  

  Living life dangerously I chose Cardiff, Wales for a weekend full of whatever I could find from that UK capital city. Everyday life can sometimes leave me... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Historic York

  

  So, York had been on my list for time, being attracted to its historical charm I wanted to see if it was really just a Shambles! Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Next Stop... Leeds, England!

  

  Beating my post Scotland blues I looked towards Yorkshire to serve something industrial and then historical. With the astronomical train fares I chose the... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Back To Birmingham

  

  Birmingham hasn't been part of my life for some time due to being in Wuhan, China. Time away from my student city has always been good for me, the longer time... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Helensburgh & Loch Lomond, Scotland

  

  So, I hadn't made any reservations in Glasgow, I was told that I needed to book my flights to Scotland and my friend would sort me out. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Destination: Glasgow

  

  Glasgow, Scotland called my name! Boarding my flight from Birmingham I touched down into a dreary Glasgow but my China bestie Fiona was waiting for me at... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 2017: No Summertime Sadness!

  

  Summertime during 2017 has so far been busy, mad and worth every second whatever happened during my final month in China and beyond. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Hubei Province: China's Central Heart!

  

  Hubei province was my home for over two years as I lived in Wuhan, the provincial capital was exploding before my eyes but I wanted to break out of the city... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Wuchang: Coffeeshops, Markets & The Riverside!

  

  Wuchang had one more day of exploration in-store for me, my departure back to the UK loomed. This final Wuchang instalment had me revisiting a favourite coffee... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• China: Cities Off The Radar!

  

  China's megacities have impressed me much during my time, well I am yet to experience Beijing but that will all change very soon! Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Flying High... Aeroflot Russian Airlines

  

  It had been two years or so since I had flown for more than three hours, embarking on my first long haul flight with Aeroflot Russian Airlines was something I... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Yichang: Hubei's Riverside City...

  

  July 2017 had so far been really hectic, with my final month at work halfway done and the weather hiking above forty degrees I was ready for Mother England! Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Wuchang: Libraries, Parks & Street Life!

  

  So, it's safe to say that Wuchang called me back two weeks ago or so, I adore this part of Wuhan city even though its changing. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Teaching English: Wuhan's Final Semester...

  

  With regret I announce that my time teaching is coming to a close, with my departure back to the United Kingdom growing closer I want to look back over the... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Nanchang Weekender!

  

  China has given me so much to be thankful for the last two years, remaining within its vast mainland I have visited cities regardless of their size or... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL