Perhaps first a few words about the Sunflower Lanyard. The purpose of the Sunflower Lanyard is to make invisible disabilities visible. Not all limitations people face in society are immediately apparent, like someone in a wheelchair. Initially, the lanyard was designed to help travellers at Gatwick Airport. Airports, with their unique procedures and processes, can... Continue Reading →
Some albums slip quietly into your life. And some albums kick the door wide open. Construction Time Again did the latter. When friends recommended it to me in 1983, I had no idea I was about to step into the world of modern pop music for the first time. Looking back, it wasn’t just a... Continue Reading →
Some journeys take you across coastlines, night trains, and airport terminals.And then some journeys begin inside a record sleeve. Vinyl has been with me for so many years that some albums have turned into quiet landmarks: the music of my teenage room, the covers that shaped my taste, the accidental discoveries in second-hand shops, and... Continue Reading →
Two days after the somewhat bittersweet evening with Adam Ant at the Bournemouth International Centre, I found myself back in the same seaside town. This time in a completely different world. If the Adam Ant concert had left me reflective, Rick Wakeman’s show at the Bournemouth Pavilion was a celebration of pure musical mastery.No support... Continue Reading →
I’m sitting in the British Airways lounge at Terminal 5, waiting for my flight back to Berlin. It’s a familiar place. Too familiar, maybe. Over the years, I’ve been to many lounges: in London, Seattle, Frankfurt, San Francisco, and Houston, on different airlines, in various countries.And yet, somehow, they all feel the same. It’s not... Continue Reading →
Last night, I saw Adam Ant perform at the Bournemouth International Centre. It was the opening night of his long-awaited 2025 UK tour. A tour that had originally been planned for 2024, but was postponed due to illness. The show opens with a darkened stage and a pulsing instrumental track that blends tribal drums, atmospheric... Continue Reading →
Cardiff Calling – Why London Will Never Steal My Heart There are cities that impress you, and then there are cities that find a way into your heart. For me, London has always belonged to the first category, spectacular, endlessly fascinating, full of noise, rhythm, and cultural chaos. I love visiting London. I love wandering... Continue Reading →
New year, new concerts to come. Listening to live music is so important to me. Welle:Erdball Sometimes you wonder why you have missed a band for so long. This was the case for me with Welle:Erdball. I went to the concerts without knowing what to expect. And the music caught me from the start. The... Continue Reading →
For about half a year now, I have been using my personalized sunflower badge when travelling by plane. The sunflower badge is part of the Hidden Disabilities Program. The sunflower symbolizes someone living with an impairment that is not immediately apparent. The reasons can be of the most diverse nature. In December 2024, the Hidden... Continue Reading →
Travelling by train in the UK is always an experience. Especially when compared to travelling with Deutsche Bahn. In the UK, different companies operate with regional focus. So far, I have used connections between the following cities several times. London - Cardiff London - Bristol London - Bournemouth London - Birmingham Bristol - Taunton Manchester... Continue Reading →
