#14 Savannah cider review (8/10)- “The cider has potential to be the perfect drink but has a few little niggles which defy the brand and lasting satisfaction for the consumer”.

Savannah cider review (8.0/10) “The cider has potential to be the perfect drink but has a few little niggles which defy the brand and lasting satisfaction for the consumer”   Packaging   Savannah is a brand of dry cider from Africa.   The bottle is a rich pale amber with a light white label obscuring […]

#12 Orchard cider review (6/10) – “It lives in the shadow of Rekorderlig”. ” … It wouldn’t be my pick”.

Orchard cider review (6/10) ” … It wouldn’t be my pick” “It lives in the shadow of Rekorderlig” PackagingThe bottle with its shimmering gold neck and dark glass body keeps things low key yet eye catching. The story is quite non descript also keeping you guessing since whilst Irish cider is specified not much is […]

#11 Sisterhood of the traveling pants 2 review – “Promise draining away with duration. A little romance with too much complication. Not enough anecdotal inspiration. Film finds itself in a mediocre rank location.”(6.5/10)

Sisterhood of the traveling pants 2 (6.5/10) “Promise draining away with duration. A little romance with too much complication. Not enough anecdotal inspiration. Film finds itself in a mediocre rank location.” Setting the scene Imagine you are a bee … Out on the hunt for nectar. You don’t find a sweetly scented rose but end […]

#10 Mercure 3* hotel Swansea review (Room 145) (8/10)

“Quality, clean and comfy and hospitable without a few practical, luxury splashes. (Room 145)” Mercure hotel Swansea review (Room 145) (8/10) Atmosphere The atmosphere on reception was therapeutic and assisted by the tranquil music. After a long shift, relaxing on the sofas near reception almost lead to a bout of sleep which was very pleasant. […]

#9 Torquay backpackers hostel review (7/10)- “A spacious hostel that attempts to appear homely. It has good facilities and potential”.

Torquay backpackers hostel review ( 7/10) “A spacious, hostel that attempts to appear homely”. The atmosphere From the outset the atmosphere was a little closed. There were clearly people living there who seemed like they had been there forever. It was difficult therefore to integrate effectively into their milieu. The hostel was a little dark […]

#8 Torquay backpackers – my booking – “Temporarily homeless, but full of young spirit !”.

Torquay backpackers hostel – my story … After arriving just in time to get changed ready for work, I wanted to get checked in quickly to avoid lateness. The man recognised my name from a confusing run of phone calls the previous day. In the first I asked a business called the amigo backpackers hostel“Can […]

#7 Torquay cabin with a tiger (4/10)- “mostly drama-free stay in an outside cabin, which was not booked or expected”.

Le papillon Torquay hostel review. (4/10) ” Quaint and quirky hostel with eccentricity and slight confusion.” The atmosphere The atmosphere was pure intrigue. No other word can describe it. It was like going into a country farmhouse which was built in another age. On arrival you notice a large, setback from the road, white building […]

#6 Premium vintage cider 2015 from Herefordshire by Jonathan Blair – “moderately acidic, pleasantly effervescent golden dry cider” ( H. Weston and sons) review (6.5/10).

Premium vintage cider 2015 from Herefordshire by Jonathan Blair ( H. Weston and sons) review (6.5/10) Packaging The black label contrasts with the white text beautifully with a subtle gold to match the amber hue of the fluid. The font is traditional to match the vintage theme. On the corner is the bit that gets […]

#5 Dagon – Like a door. Action when opening and closing but does nothing inbetween (6/10).

Dagon film review (6/10) Setting the scene The scene setting is pretty obscure from the outset starting with a real shock perhaps like a real horror should. Well at least a glimpse of that all important action from the film climax to entice you in. This film sucks you in with a firm tug from […]