Hi, it's me, JoeNow I've seen The Smurfs Movie and I must say they didn't really strike me as violent types. So I was kind of surprised to find this Smurf graffiti on my recent travels to Brighton.I was spending the weekend at MyHotel and managed to co-ordinate my trip with a vis...

Hi, it's me, Joe.Well, you don't really expect to bump into an elephant in Watford, do you? But that's just what happened when I came across this handsome fella in the grounds of The Grove hotel. (Reminded me of that time I met Babar and friends at Elephant Hills, in Phuket. Aah,...

Hi, it's me, Joe.So this is me in my cockney geezer meets country gent look. What do you think? Reckon it's rather debonaire look myself. I'm just taking a little restful breather while shopping in Covent Garden. We stopped off at the new Joules shop, tucked away in Slingsby Plac...

Hi, it's me, Joe.Did I ever tell you that I have a sweet tooth? Mmm, yeah, I'm kind of a Krispy Kreme type guy. When I was in New York recently, I stumbled upon what must surely be the best little sweetie shop in the whole wide world: Dylan's Candy Bar. Willy Wonka, eat your hear...

. Small world, man…So, what about the fun stuff. Well, I loved the Kids' Area where they did some cool circus skills. Also bumped into songstress Sophie Ellis Bextor with her two boys, running in and out the rainbow dragon. While my mummy and sister were

Hi, it's me, Joe.Woke up this morning and thought I had turned into a giant orange slug. Then I realised I was in my sleeping bag after my first night ever in a tent. So what's the first thing a boy does when he wakes up in his tent? Well, don

Hi, it's me, JoeMy, what a summer of LURVE we've had, with all these amazing festivals. I've been so busy hiking around the country that's I haven't had a minute to share my thoughts with you. One of the highlights about doin' the festival circuit

Hi, it's me, Joe.Just thought I'd let you see my Valentine date. Isn't she lovely? We were snapped recently at Legoland in Billund, Denmark, checking out the Legoland Hotel. There's a new Legoland Hotel opening very soon in Windsor, and of course I shall be reporting on that one ...

Hi, it's me, Joe.So I'm back from a relaxing week at The Grove, "London's Country Estate” – more of that later.But whilst chillaxing in the foyer, I busied myself with my new book Jokes To Tell The Queen, which I thought rather topical given the forthcoming Jubilee celebrations. ...

Hi, it's me, Joe.I know we're all in the mood for Easter (and chocolate, mmmm!) but news has reached my ears about a special Easter event at the Landmark Hotel, and it got me reminiscing about… Christmas.I know that might not make too much sense