Author Archives: Ursula Bangkok is one of those incredible places where – no matter how much time you have spent there – there is something wild and unexpected around the corner. After years of living in this amazing city, and more years of visiting, I feel pretty comfortable in my own little corner, but I haven’t really even […]  I always look forward to the annual Easter long-weekend Byron Bay Bluesfest. The environment is relaxed, and although the weather can be challenging, the music is always fine! As much as I love the opportunity to enjoy performers from around the world (e.g.: Spotlight on International Performers; and Dancing in the Dark), especially those I have loved […]  Barcelona is unique. The second largest city in Spain, Barcelona is touted as one of the world’s leading tourist, economic, trade fair, and cultural centres. It is the capital of the semi-autonomous community of Catalonia, a wealthy area of 7.5 million people with its own language and culture and distinct history. As the regional capitol, […]  Papua New Guinea is a veritable pastiche of colours and customs, jungle noises and music, tribal warfare and elaborately costumed dance. Creation myths abound, wending their way through oral history and everyday life, so that ancient legends are transformed into marketing strategies, and no one can be sure any longer which is which. That is […]  It is addictive: five days of quality blues-and-roots (and beyond) musicians from around the world, all in one family-friendly location. There were so many international performers to choose from at this year’s Easter long-weekend Byron Bay Bluesfest that I’ve broken my posts into sections (see: Spotlight on International Performers; Old Rockers, Punk and Protest) – and, there […] |
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