OKinUK Blog

I studied Media back in Mexico years ago and on one occasion, the British media received a whole lesson.  We were told that the United Kingdom and in particular, the BBC made the best TV in the world. Now living in Britain, I can verify that my professors were absolutely correct. Not sure if nowadays it is still the best in the world, but the documentaries and investigative journalism are definitely, in my opinion excellent.  British TV is a whole institution and it's undeniable that this country set up

                                                                                  

Simply put, the "Marble Arch Inn" is my favourite haunt and a must-visit stop whenever I'm in the Mancunian territory. This fantastic brewpub is situated in the Northern Quarter of the Manchester City, the area itself has a higher intensity of good quality freehouses than other areas as far as the whole City is concerned. Being within easy walking distance from several other brilliant pubs (details to be obtained from the

 

Living in London is very attractive for friends. They come and visit - and are amazed at all kinds of things they find in my new home. Here are some of the things that, when I tell people about them, more often that not, find they didn't know before:

• people have vinegar on their chips
• everyone tries to buy a house as soon as they can
• some people grow figs in their gardens
• London to Paris takes 2 hours 20 minutes by train
• London has lots of usually really clean free of charge public toilets
• you can go