Curations
Heligan Gardens
Visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan, sister gardens of the Eden Project
The Eden Project
Geodesic domes, tropical biomes, and regenerative thinking in Cornwall
Kew Gardens
Visiting Kew Gardens to relive the past with old friends
The Dramatic Universe Vol. 4: History
A review of John Bennett's fourth volume of The Dramatic Universe
The Dramatic Universe Vol. 2: The Foundations of Moral Philosophy
A review of John Bennett's Dramatic Universe Volume 2 - the foundations of moral philosophy
The Dramatic Universe Vol. 3: Man and His Nature
A review of John Bennett's third volume of The Dramatic Universe
The Dramatic Universe Vol. 1: The Foundations of Natural Philosophy
A synopsis of John Bennett's first volume of The Dramatic Universe - the foundations of natural philosophy
Olbia: Metalinguistics
Metalinguistics Olbia
Austria: Crypto Commons Gathering
Crypto Commonts Gathering.
Croatia: Metafest
Croatian community gathering
Portugal: Boom Festival
Boom Festival
Switzerland: Solstice Festival Geneva
Solstice Festival Geneva
UK: Metaphorum Manchester
Metaphorum gathering in Manchester, Staffords old crew.
Poland: Chinwags Poznan
Chinwags Poznan.
Japan 3: Tokyo Return
Tokyo Return
Japan 2: Kyoto Tranquility
Kyoto Tranquility
Japan 1: Tokyo Energy
Pokemon hunting and 'drain spotting' in Tokyo
India 4: Auroville Evolution
Week three: Auroville explorations.
India 3: Auroville Involoution
Week three: arrival in Auroville.
India 2: Bangalore
Second week in India
India 1: Gorkana
Arrival in India
True Perception
A book on visual Dharma by Chögyam Trungpa
Music The Brain and Ecstacy
One of the best books out there on music and cognition, and a riviting read by Robert Jourdain
Energies; material, vital, cosmic
A exposition of energies by John Bennett
Caravan of Dreams
A selection of Sufi teaching stories compiled by Idris Shah
Kill it Kid
Hard blues folk rock from Bath that has all the authenticity of muddy waters.
GoGo Penguin
Manchester trio weaving crystalline piano, acoustic bass and breakbeat drums.
Sylvain Richards (20SYL)
Polymath creator with ears and eyes for detail, never failing to deliver the vibes.
Ghost
The illigitimate Sweedish love child of Ozzy Ozbourne and ABBA
Fat Freddies Drop
New Zealand funk soul psychedelia singing straight from the heart.
Robert Plant
Led Zeppelin's rambling man fronts his own career as a solo artist.
Floating Points
Trippy generative electronic music with neuro sybolic visuals.
Cat Stevens
Soft spoken seventies songwriter records commercial hits and cult classics before changing name and settling down.
Nile Rodgers
Triple platinum disco never died, it was always flowing like and through the Nile.
Steely Dan
Pornographic 'Yach Rock' from those who like their music earnestly cynical.
Robert Fripp
King Crimson's only consistent member, and grandfather of progressive rock.
Steve Wilson
Rightful heir to the prog rock throne, having remixed or remastered all the classics.
Maynard James Keenan
I AM THE BRIEFCASE!!
The Band
One of the most prolific working bands of the 60's and 70's and the spirit of Woodstock.
Hilltop Hoods
Authentic Australian hip hop full of struggle and soul.
Snarky Puppy
Metropolitan big band mixing hiphop, jazz, funk and soul.
Justice
French electro disco pioneers, taking listeners on a literal space odyssey.
Brian Wilson
Beach boys creative genius and author of one of the most interesting lost albums of all time.
Wolfmother
Australian reinvention of the Brit rock classics, with a modern edge.
Sturgill Simpson
Meta-modern blues, country and all sorts from a man that's lived in all sorts of ways.
Avishi Cohen
Organic landscapes channeled through a most competent contemporary trio.
Fortnum & Mason Royal Blend
A blend combining Assam and Ceylon teas from Fortnum & Mason with product photographs but limited review details.
Mohokutie Second Flush Assam
A high-quality Assam with the delicacy of a Darjeeling but more body and strength, featuring upper midtone flavors that create a subtle bite that's only just too sharp.
Whittard's Darjeeling
A Darjeeling variety from Whittard's with product photographs but no detailed tasting review provided in the original post.
Whittard's Mango Tea
Fresh and light fruity tea with Ceylon quality base, where the flavoring registers as general fruitiness rather than distinct mango. Better quality than typical flavored tea packets.
Bannockburn FTGFOP1 Darjeeling
An enjoyable first flush Darjeeling with mellow, fresh, and light taste that lingers. Not bitter but could use more potency for the price.
Whittards 125th Anniversary Blend
A blend speculated to combine Ceylon and Darjeeling, delivering full bodied yet light taste with resistance to bitterness and woody-floral character.
Margrets Hope FTGFOP
A mellow Darjeeling second flush with medium strength, suitable for both day and night drinking. Good for everyday use at a reasonable price.
Lingia FTGFOP1
A Darjeeling first flush from Lingia Estate that's decent but overpriced, with adequate strength but lacking notable flavor complexity and a thin taste profile.
Blue Lady
A delicious Chinese black tea enhanced with orange and citrus flavors, making it suitable for any time of day at a near-reasonable price for regular drinking.
Harmutty Tippy Golden Assam
A disappointing Assam that was very moderate and lacked real taste, reviewed retrospectively after the product was already consumed.
Passion Fruit Tea
A summer tea with passion fruit flavors that intensify and become sweeter as it cools, featuring a Chinese black tea base that blends well with other teas.
Pettiagalla O.P. Ceylon
An exceptional fruity Ceylon Orange Pekoe with Darjeeling-like texture but more body, featuring subtle orange undertones. Described as 'bloody good tea' and the reviewer's new favorite.
China Black Tea
A very earthy Chinese black tea with thin texture, rubbery rather than floral character, and oil-forward flavor profile. Received for free and rated accordingly.
Arabian Tea
A spiced black tea blend with cinnamon, featuring thin texture like Darjeeling with Earl Grey-like strength and chai characteristics.
Assam T.G.F.O.P.
A decent everyday Assam with enough body to give a kick, featuring woody flavors and slightly above average bitterness at a reasonable price point.
Ceylon O.P.
A Ceylon Orange Pekoe with solid initial taste but lacking substance, with an aftertaste that disappears rapidly. Acceptable for the price but not a top choice.
Ceylon Silver Tips
Ceylon Silver Tips tea with product photographs but no detailed tasting review provided in the original post.
English Breakfast Blend
An English Breakfast blend with standard BOP appearance, similar to Barrys or Lyons tea with strong tannins and an uninteresting flavor profile.