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!

The Social Media Influenza Pandemic

Remember Bloggers? They were those crazy fools that fired thoughts and musings into the Internet. [...]

Let’s talk about Three Live and the Three App

I’ve been a Three customer for years – I joined them when they launched in [...]

Exploring the Selfie Factory

Blogging certainly throws up some interesting experiences – and when I was invited down to [...]

I’ve got an announcement… I’m a Revolut Pioneer!

I got some very exciting news this week, and I’ve been desperate to share it [...]

Enchanted Forest Tree Top Quest at Alton Towers Resort – Returning in 2019

I posted on social media just over a week ago, that it was looking likely [...]

You Specsy Thing!

I wrote a post on Instagram the other day about my glasses. As has happened [...]

The Outside Tap and the Thumb Crack

I’m getting old – I’ve been pondering getting a pressure washer for a while now. [...]

EXCLUSIVE – First Look – House of Horror Escape Rooms, Brentwood

If you’re a reader of this site, or a watcher of my vlogs, you’ll know [...]

The Toothbrush Anger

I’m tired and a little grumpy. I’ve mentioned before, I don’t sleep a great deal [...]

I’ve fallen out of Love Island…

Love Island is back! It will be the TV show of the Summer, with viewers [...]

Reality Killed the Video Star

I don’t really like doing ‘hot takes’ on current news stories. I prefer to take [...]

The 1am Ponderance Situation

Me – Yawn ” I’m tired, I should sleep.” My brain – “Hi Kip, I’ve [...]

It’s the 5th Birthday of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort – Join the Party!

We’re massive fans of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort in this household. We’ve watched [...]

Bears Den – Red Earth and Pouring Beer

I was really excited for Wednesday night. We made our way into Shepherds Bush for [...]