Drinking Sherry in Seville like the locals
Fino or Manzanilla are the two dry sherries that are the drinks of choice in Seville. They come from nearby and are drunk chilled and crisp. They are a total contrast to the fusty cream sherries beloved of maiden aunts in Englan...
Black Sabbath the heavy metal band with a baseball following
With the news that the most popular baseball cap has the Black Sabbath logo on the front, Audio Critic Bob Cartwright looks into what made the heavy metal band so popular despite becoming a parody of themselves.
Riga nightlife, a real experience
Travel writer Bob Cartwright looks at the slightly more colourful side of the Latvian capital city. A look at how Riga is becoming the stag party destination of all time
Making the best cake for graduation or christening etc
Learn to make and decorate cakes as good as those your grandmother used to make. Bob Cartwright takes you through the best methods of baking that perfect graduation or christening cake.
Amsterdam puts brake on bike thefts
TravelSavvy travel writer Bob Cartwright takes a look at the lost and stolen bikes of Amsterdam.
The passion of Christ set to Pink Floyd... whatever next
With the news that the Passion of Christ is to be set to the music of Pink Floyd, music writer Bob Cartwright looks back to see what made Floyd into one of the best pop/rock groups of all time.
Experiment with great cheese from around the world
Cheese is widely used but rarely fully appreciated. In this article, Bob Cartwright experiments with some great cheeses, and helps you purchase, store and stop your favorite specimens turning to mold.
Nice, France, a glorious destination
NIce is an ideal city for a short city break. It features excellent restaurants and the famous Cours Saleya market. It can be reached easily by air or train.
Amsterdam Dazzles as a City Gem
What finer way to dazzle your partner than a trip to Amsterdam with that extra sparkle? Diamond factory tours are becoming ever more popular. And what better place than Amsterdam where diamonds have been cut and polished since t...
Jeff Buckley, a lost genius
Jeff Buckley was only 30 when he died, a tragedy that left most of us wondering what might have been. Travel writer Bob Cartwright talks about the life and death of the famous singer songwriter.
Classic albums down the decades - the 1950s
As a music loving travel writer covering city breaks for a travel company, I have always had time on my hands to write about the music I love. In this article, I write about all the great music in the 50s.
Classic albums down the decades - the 1960s
As a music loving travel writer covering city breaks for a travel company, I have always had time on my hands to write about the music I love. In this article, I write about all the great music in the swinging sixties.
How to enjoy a rijsttafel on an Amsterdam weekend break
Amsterdam is famous for its Indonesian restaurants. Enjoy an Indonesian Rijsttafel, a relaxing way to enjoy a short city break in Amsterdam.
There's more to Dutch cheese than Edam
How to make sense of the words Netherlands, Holland and Dutch on a short city break in Amsterdam
Amsterdam - a city built on herrings
A meal on a short city break in Amsterdam should feature herring, the fish that made the city great.
Going Dutch in the Netherlands
How to make sense of the words Netherlands, Holland and Dutch on a short city break in Amsterdam
Barcelona, home of Picasso
Barcelona is a great city for a short weekend city break. It really has everything, from the amazing Gaudi buildings to the Ramblas and wonderful food. Barcelona was also the home of Picasso for many years, as this article inves...
| 