Coming from the English countryside to the big city I sometimes find myself occasionally yearning for the fresh air and infinite space which I think is forever absolute in natural surroundings. I was lucky to explore the Californian coast over Christmas along Highway One, which...

The Bay Bridge has been adorned with shimmery artwork since 2013, when a non profit organization 'Illuminate the Arts' conceived the LED light display, created by the artist Leo Villareal. The lights have been such a success  illuminating the city in a such a beautiful...

Recently I attended a wonderful  film festival, curated each year by genius (proclaimed by me) Dan Savage which celebrates all things sex positive and creative. Hump! Festival started in 2005 when individuals like Savage decided to do something to revolt against the incessant mindless misogynistic...

One of the things I have learnt being in this wonderfully vibrant city is that everyone here wants to celebrate. I have been on the beach listening to music, and someone will join and dance; or I will make friends in Golden Gate Park with...

So, recently I became a vegan. Yes you have every right to recoil slightly in your seats, for I am a vegan of the worst kind; I'm Rebecca Jackson and I'm a preacher. It wasn't a gradual process, I didn't begin to slowly cut out red...

So I have made it through the first month of living in the exquisite San Francisco; it has been chaotic and hazy, there have been some ups and some downs. I'm not sure I have experienced the 'culture shock' that I keep hearing is looming...