Articles by Gina Heslington


Gina has written 14 articles for Nouse


Mason’s Bistro Bar

By — June 9, 2009

If you need to commemorate the end of exams and feel you deserve a touch more class then a night of debauchery in Ziggy’s and a Yummy Chicken to celebrate, then Mason’s Mediterranean bistro is for you.

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The Latin Lifestyle

By — May 12, 2009

Revisiting one of her favourite travel destinations, Gina Heslington engages with local Mexican people and discovers eco-tourism on the beachfront

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Scrambled Ostrich Eggs

By — March 10, 2009

Chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny make my blood run cold, but rather than miss out entirely on the celebrations this year I’ve decided to join in the festivities with a twist.

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Cafe Rouge

By — February 10, 2009

I normally try my best to avoid chain restaurants, and Cafe Rouge did little to sway that judgment. I was prepared for disappointment yet the emergence of ‘2 for 1’ vouchers encouraged me to indulge my childhood judgment and go for the most expensive thing on the menu.

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Proud to be a chav?

By — February 10, 2009

The term ‘Chav’ appears to be going nowhere, but Gina Heslington investigates whether its usage is acceptable.

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Looking for a cheaper way to travel the globe

By — January 20, 2009

Gina Heslington tries Couchsurfing in Japan and at home

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Alley Cats

By — January 20, 2009

Ceramic cats gaze down at you from the fireplace as you sit in this cottage-kitchen style restaurant and muse at the novelty of this side street peculiarity. Buried down one of York’s many alley-ways, location has to be this venue’s most endearing charm, as food is most definitely not its forte.

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Electric Avenue

By — November 25, 2008

Gina Heslington talks philosophy with the legendary Eddy Grant.

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Fudies

By — November 25, 2008

If you love alternative tastes, or if you’re sick of being limited to feeding from the flesh of chickens, pigs and cows – and frankly feel they deserve a break from the slaughterhouse – then ‘Fudies’ may be your answer.

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An international perspective

By — October 15, 2008

Gina Heslington talks to people the world over about their Freshers’ Week rituals; from being made to eat mud to the classic beer pong

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Welcome to Buena Vista Social Club

By and — June 23, 2008

Swept away by their live performance, Gina Kate Heslington and Edward Fisher talk to the group of musicians keeping the memories of Havana’s golden age alive.

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Caught in Sri Lanka’s ongoing violence

By — June 19, 2008

Sri Lanka has been in civil war for over 20 years. Gina Heslington recalls being trapped in the crossfire of a bomb attack in Trincomalee.

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Portugal

By — May 12, 2008

Walking into Sintra is like walking into a Grimm’s fairytale. Hidden atop a lush forested mountain with cobbled streets and birdsong, you half expect Cinderella to appear around the corner.

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La Revolución del Fortuna: Manu Chao

By — January 23, 2008

Manu Chao’s rebellious lyrics have led fans to call him South America’s Bob Dylan. Gina Heslington catches up with him after a gig to talk politics over a cigarette.

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