It’s where I spent most of my childhood up to the age of nine, before my family and I moved to Britain. Being the capital of Georgia, it’s the country’s cultural centre. It’s also steeped in history – the Old Town, with its twisting alleys, is particularly fascinating – and has some beautiful churches dating back hundreds of years. Unlike London, it’s a very hilly city with the advantage being you can enjoy the most fabulous views from certain points. It’s a city that’s very much off the beaten track. Not many tourists have been there, which makes it all the more worth visiting.
Anything special I should pack?
Probably headache pills and a hangover cure.... ... ... "
"Irish businessman Dermot Desmond, musician Katie Melua and Nobel Prize winning physicist Peter Higgs, are to receive honorary degrees from Queen’s University Belfast later this year. They are among 12 people from the worlds of business, sport, academia, science and the arts being honoured by the University.
Brian O’Driscoll, one of the most internationally-recognised Irish rugby players of all time, will be honoured for services to sport. He will be joined by musician and singer Katie Melua who will be recognised for services to music and Nobel Prize winning physicist Peter Higgs who will be honoured for services to science."
"Katie Melua sings a cover version of the classic Bond and Shirley Bassey song 'Diamonds Are Forever' live on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show for BBC Radio 2."
Katie Melua és együttese a francia Taratata 2014.01.24-i műsorában előadják a Love Is A Silent Thief c. számot Katie hatodik, Ketevan (2013, Dramatico) albumáról. (Szerzők: Katie Melua és Toby Jepson)
