GLPCB blog merchandising

For many years now, I have been collecting mug from places I have visited. I bought the first one (well, I didn't buy it, I didn't have much money when I was 6 years old) during my first trip to Disneyland Paris. I said "my first trip" to Disneyland Paris because I came back when my brother was old enough 6 years later. A trip to Disneyland Paris is the dream of any kid! Since then, everywhere I go, I buy a mug. I have mugs from UK, Ireland,...

To be or not to be (within Europe), that's the question!

European Parliament elections coming in May, the only thing I could hear here in the UK is "Europe yes!" or "Europe no!". There is an internal battle whether belonging to Europe brings any benefit to the British or not. I am not originally from the UK, I am living in Bristol just for my studies so I would bite off more more than I can chew if I give my opinion in this matter. At the end of the day, this debate is none of my business. However,...

Bristol Walking Festival

I came back from my Easter break down in Cornwall fully recovered and looking forward to posting new (and hopefully interesting) stuff in my blog. I have friends visiting this weekend. It is my birthday next weeks so we will celebrate it properly during the weekend. It won't be the first time in Bristol for any of my friends and therefore, I have to come up with different options to do in the city rather than "touristic stuff". Some days...

It's Easter: what can I do in Bristol?

Are you staying in Bristol this year and still haven't plan your break? We have some ideas for you! Apparently, weather will be nice, warm and sunny at least this week so... enjoy it! FRIDAY, 18th April Starting on Friday until 26th April, Lady Boys of Bankok is back in Castle Park (read here last year's post) in their brand new circus-style show called "Red Hot Kisses". All tickets are 15 pounds the first Easter Bank Holiday (rest of days,...

The awesomeness of Bristol

For many reasons, most agree that Bristol is a cool city, probably an awesome one. Why is it so awesome for you? Below, there is very unique description of Bristol's awesomeness written by a friend of mine, who has created a website to acknowledge awesome people and things happening in the world (check website). Have fun! Why is Bristol awesome? That’s not the question you need to be asking. The question you need to be asking is “Why don’t...

Bagel Boy: exceptional bagels right in the city centre

A bagel is a bread product, traditionally shaped by hand into the form of a ring from yeasted wheat dough, roughly hand-sized, which is first boiled for a short time in water and then baked. The result is a dense, chewy, doughy interior with a browned and sometimes crisp exterior, often topped with seeds. The bagel is becoming a popular bread product in the United Kingdom where the bagel is prepared in many different ways. The Bagel Boy in Bristol,...

A night at the O2

Nowadays, in order to be able to see the lead singer in a live concert, people as short as me not only needs to avoid tall guys and people with big heads, but also silly people's smartphones that are recording something that will probably never be played due to its poor quality in both sound and image. A friend of mine had a spare ticket to go to the O2 Academy last night and he asked me if I wanted to join him. Boyce Avenue was playing, a group...

Portuguese bites at Bica Bistro Café

Located at the corner of Cheltenham Road with Cheltenham Lane, Bica Bistro Café offers Brazilian-Portuguese cuisine in an excellent location. Nonetheless, I am confused with the name of the place. Bica is the term used in Madeira and Lisboa for coffee although the place does not look like a cafetería. Also, on Facebook, the page is called "Boca Bistro Café" which means something very different. Anyway. A friend told us the Bacalhau Com Nata...