by Keyta Hawkins | Jan 23, 2022 | TRAVEL
Another year older. Hopefully a bit wiser. Today is my birthday and I am finally at the stage of life where I stop divulging my exact age – at least not on the internet ;). Many moons ago, at the age of 25, I thought I was terribly old and put a lot of self-induced...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jan 10, 2022 | CITY, TRAVEL, UAE
I can hardly believe that it was around a year ago that I took a one way ticket to Dubai to start a new life. In some ways it feels like just yesterday but in others, life before Dubai seems like an eternity ago. When I look back on the year, I almost need to pinch...
by Keyta Hawkins | Apr 18, 2020 | ASIA, COUNTRY, TRAVEL
I’ve seen a fair bit of Thailand – the last time that I visited the country I spent three months exploring the south islands, Bangkok and the provinces surrounding it. However, I didn’t get a chance to explore the north of the country until my most recent...
by Keyta Hawkins | Apr 11, 2020 | ASIA, COUNTRY, TRAVEL
Although ever-popular, if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track destination for your travel bucket list then the Philippines is a great option to consider. I have visited the Philippines around five times – mostly in the form of family holidays as I have...
by Keyta Hawkins | Mar 29, 2020 | INTERVIEW, LIFE
I interviewed Sting at The Lowry in Manchester for the premiere of his musical, The Last Ship, on behalf of the Manchester Evening News’ What’s On Guide. It was great to get the opportunity to chat to Sting who was incredibly lovely and the musical itself...
