Local Tourism in Cartagena Colombia
After visiting the country’s capital Bogota and the coffee region, Mark Bibby Jackson travels to the coast to dip his toes like a local in Cartagena Colombia. It is a…
Discover London Explored
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews London Explored, a photographic-led guide to London by Peter Dazeley published by Frances Lincoln. The greater you get to know London the more you realise how…
Atlas of Forgotten Places
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews Atlas of Forgotten Places, a journey through forgotten properties around the world, published by White Lion Publishing. A book commemorating properties that have readily been forgotten…
Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 2021
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a major literary event in the south of England. In the past the event has attracted such luminaries as Andrew Marr, Dame Jenni…
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2021
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud…
Ilkley Literature Festival, Yorkshire, 2021
Actors, writers, poets and even a few journos will descend upon the West Yorkshire Victorian spa town of Ilkley in October for the Ilkley Literature Festival. The county might be…
Amazing Art Adventures Around the World
Travel around the world in 400 immersive experiences with Amazing Art Adventures by Yolanda Zappaterra. Review by Mark Bibby Jackson. The most amazing thing about this wonderful book by Yolanda…
The Impulsive Explorer: Self-discovery in the Antarctic
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews The Impulsive Explorer by Karen Espley, a story of accidental self-discovery on an environmental expedition to the Antarctic. The Antarctic has always held a fascination for…
The Wellness Asset Released
The Wellness Asset is the new book from global wellness expert and Spa Balance founder, Sonal Uberoi. With the hospitality industry struggling after one of the worst years ever, and…
Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend
Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend will bring writers and readers together 26-29 November 2020 in a free digital wonderland of prize winning literature, thoughtful conversation…
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020
The book Landscape Photographer of the Year contains full colour photos of the winning and commended entries for the 2020 competition. Mark Bibby Jackson takes a browse. “Has there ever…
Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 Events
Coventry City of Culture Trust has announced the first events that will form part of the 365-day programme of UK City of Culture 2021, which kicks off in May 2021….
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