May 25, 2012 Posted by colinmgray

An Introduction To The Glaswegian Dialect

It might seem a bit odd to be talking about a different dialect in the specific context of the city of Glasgow, but if you’ve ever paid a visit to this area you will no doubt have clocked that the local language is noticeably different from other parts of Scotland. If you’re from elsewhere in the UK and you’ve only just gotten used to the Edinburgh dialect, or the Aberdeen dialect, then you now have... read more

Mar 28, 2012 Posted by colinmgray

Take a Walk on the Wild Side of Western Australia

Visitors to Australia who venture out of the main centers like Melbourne and Sydney are often struck by just how much empty land there is between big cities. Even a drive up the coast from Sydney to the Gold Coast is punctuated with miles and miles of unpopulated areas. On the south and west coasts, however, distances between towns and even villages can be measured in the hundreds of miles. Take a walk on... read more

Mar 21, 2012 Posted by colinmgray

Budget Holidays Under Canvas: Great Camping!

Camping has never been so popular, fuelled in no small part by the downturn in the economy. Camping is a fun and cheap way to get out into the countryside and spending time getting back to nature with your family, and with modern camping equipment, camping doesn’t mean having to rough it. Where can I camp? For novice campers, it is best to stick to organised sites. There are camp sites up and down the... read more

Feb 21, 2012 Posted by colinmgray

Top US Romantic Getaways: Love in America

Love is in the air and you’ve decided you’re due for a romantic getaway with your partner. While Paris may be regarded as the ‘city of love’, not everyone has the time, money, or desire to head to Paris for a much-needed vacation. The good news is that there is no shortage of destinations within the United States that will provide plenty of romance, each in their own unique way. Kaua’i,... read more

Dec 20, 2010 Posted by colinmgray

Playing Poker in Las Vegas

My name’s Colin, and I’m a poker-aholic… Ok, now that’s out of the way… I play pretty regularly in a poker league at my local bar, the Links, in Edinburgh, but recently I had the chance to sample the big leagues, in Las Vegas. If you do the same, be sure to find some time to visit some of the poker rooms in town, as Las Vegas is viewed by most as the center of the poker... read more