Thanks Jarkko. I have managed to get four seats in Block 109 - not as central as I would have liked but quite happy with this, particularly given the speed they seem to be selling tickets for this venue at. I had the privilege of being at the O2 concert when his live album was recorded and apart fro...

I have been an avid Cohen fan since 1967 and was therefore delighted when I received "A Remarkable Life" from my partner as a Christmas present. Delighted that was until I started to read it. No contact seems to have been made with the great man himself and the book relies entirely on unsu...

I was going to take the hit on my hotel booking (Best Western refused any refund whatsoever despite giving over 3 weeks notice) and Eurostar (normal level of customer service - "Non") so have decided to go ahead and hopefully enjoy Lille on evening of 3rd March. Anybody taking the same cou...

My partner and I are going too. Travelling over on Eurostar on morning of concert (if they can sort the electrics out) and staying over at the Lille Best Western (think it's close to the concert hall) that evening then on down to Paris for a few days on the following day. It would be great to meet u...

I have been to Bruges several times and would not necessarily agree with your description. I find it a bit twee although I agree, there are some nice restaurants - Ghent is nicer in my view. Main reason for writing - I have booked my concert tickets and Eurostar from London to Lille on 3rd March. Do...