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My Kind of Place -- SHEKAR SUMAN

HULL (Near London)

Quaint charm of countryside

If I was asked this question (Which is your kind of place?) a few years ago, I would have promptly replied London. But not anymore. It has become a major commercial hub, with too much happening for a tourist to sit back and relax. That's how I discovered the irresistible charm of the English countryside and zeroed in on Hull (officially Kingston-upon-Hull) as my favourite holiday destination. Thanks to my cousin who owns a house there.

Old and new

The fresh air and vast open spaces give you a sense of freedom, particularly for someone going from Mumbai. Hull is a place where the past beautifully blends with the now. If there are fascinating museums and heritage structures, there is also the glass-covered Princes Quay Shopping Centre that floats above the waters of a former dock. You can get a good view of the done-up docklands from here.

Not fussy about food

As far as food goes, I have flexible taste buds that easily take to the specialities of the places I visit. I don't mind even a fusion — English breakfast, Indian lunch and Chinese dinner. With Indian flavours popular across the globe, you will feel at home wherever you are.

No shopping please

I can never mix stressful shopping with a relaxing holiday. Once in Hull, I prefer to forget about mails, mobile phone and all other material needs.

The actor-anchor spoke to CHITRA SWAMINATHAN

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