Kasabian, The Drums and The Raveonettes are the big names at this year's Low Festival (formerly Low Cost Festival). Just watch out for Ylenia, valeee?
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El desastre conscient que és l’aeroport de València
Sóc de València, però fa molt que no visc a València. Hi vaig sovint, i tinc la esperança i la il·lusió que prompte hi puga tornar definitivament, però per ara no hi sóc. No passa res, sempre he viscut a menys de dues hores i mitja en avió de València... Bé, o ho estaria si l’aeroport de València realment complira la funció d’aeroport de capital de província, de la tercera ciutat més gran de l’estat espanyol. Per ara, no ho fa. L’Altet a Alacant cada dia se’l menja viu. De Manises i de la seua gestió meninfòtica i destarifada se n’ha escrit per a avorrir, i les autoritats corresponents … [Read more...]
The Benidorm Syndrome
A quick jaunt around Benidorm's main stretch confirms the worst: despite the 2 hour plane journey, you've somehow landed in a bizarre alternate dimension of the UK - and the only difference here is that you're burning to a crisp under the Spanish sunshine. Neon signs and Union Jack bunting guide you through the "English quarter", an area just a few minutes' walk from the main Levante beach. Bars pride themselves on having imported top-notch British drinks, such as Carling and Bulmers, while others classily boast that their €3 fry ups offer "REAL bacon - None of that Spanish shite". Welcome to … [Read more...]
Not-so-Easy Jetting
As a British expat in Spain, I’m no stranger to flying. As cunty as it sounds, “I travel”. But this has only led me to notice various strange things which seem to happen every time I fly, and I'm sure you have too. These things include: • The Battle Royale-esque scenes that take place prior to boarding • The smug attitudes of Speedy Boarders • The surprisingly high probability that I will get sat next to a nutter The date: 23rd December 2013 The time: 11:05am The scene of the hate: Alicante airport Morale was high in Alicante that day and there was a definite festive spring in … [Read more...]
