Category Archives: Blog

For the last fifteen years, Kip Hakes has blogged his thoughts, ramblings and musings. There are blog posts on all manner of subjects right here. From technology, theme parks, days outs to parenting, it’s all for the reading! Enjoy!

A Week with 4G on GiffGaff

The lovely folks at GiffGaff asked me to test out their speedy 4G service on [...]

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort – Checking out Heartlake City

This season at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort they have opened ‘Heartlake City’ the new home of the [...]

The Smiler Crash – A few thoughts from a coaster geek

It’s been over a week since The Smiler crash, and now the dust has settled [...]

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Heading to London? Gett a Taxi on me!

Getting around London can sometimes be a bit stressful, especially if you’re not familiar with [...]

TGI Fridays – An American Dream?

I’ll be honest, I’ve never stepped foot inside a TGI Fridays, and in the last [...]

8 Songs that have been ruined by overplaying

I’m massive MASSIVE music lover, but sadly, some wonderful songs get ruined by constant playing [...]

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A night out with Essex Wine School

For those of you who know me, I like a drink or two – wine, [...]

Kip in Cosmo – Inadvertently Famous

Note to self.. If you tweet something, it could end up adorning the website of [...]

“Don’t forget to Vo….” SHUT UP!!

Today is the kind of day I really dislike the social networks. It’s like a [...]

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How NOT to Meet The Vamps

On Saturday I had the opportunity to join swathes of teenage girls and have a [...]

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James is 3!

My little boy is three – time flies – it really does! Three years ago, [...]

PR Friendly – The most pointless phrase in the world of blogging.

“I’m PR Friendly” A term that adorns many Blogger’s Bios. Why? Are there people who [...]

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