Author Archives: Rupert Parker
International Baroque Music Festival. Beautiful baroque music in Malta
17/01/2019 .
Kentucky, the Bluegrass State
08/01/2019 .
Bourbon, bluegrass and horse racing, plus the home of a sporting legend, are some of the many reasons to visit Kentucky. Even though it’s known as the “front porch” to the South, its pretty white clapboard towns seem more attached to the north, nestling in undulating green pasture, and the state was officially neutral during the civil war.
Read the full story here22nd Dominican Republic Jazz Festival. One of the best cultural events in the Caribbean.
18/12/2018 .
Pupert Parker reviews the 22nd Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Read the full story hereBest Winter Hiking Gear Reviewed
14/12/2018 .
The colder months present problems for those looking to pack light for winter hiking gear as, of course, you’re going to need more layers and stouter boots.
Read the full story hereMysterious Moldova
11/12/2018 .
I’m in Moldova, in one of those bling mansions that wouldn’t be out of place in Essex – stone columns, crystal chandeliers, long velvet curtains, and a full-length mural on the stairs – the difference is that you wouldn’t find chicken and pigs running around outside.
Read the full story hereChristmas Markets in Northern France. Festive fun in France.
07/12/2018 .
