I am a fan of sailing. A big fan, and Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay is a wonderful place to hit the water. But yesterday this was the sight that waited for us as we made our way out for a … Continue reading
This is an edited transcript of an opinion piece I did for Radio Australia’s “Correspondent’s Notebook” program, on the lack of attention being paid by the world’s politicians, and its media, to the next round of UN Climate Change talks … Continue reading
It’s politics are slightly screwed up, and no one really knows what its long term future is. But Fiji is a fun to visit and be in. As a working journalist I don’t get to see its resorts, instead making … Continue reading
Does anyone get the irony, that the place you go to see one of Great Britain’s most iconic ocean liners, is California? Or is it just me? I suppose you can also see the original London Bridge in Arizona. But … Continue reading
Even before I visited it, I knew I would love the Colosseum. I’d spent years looking at photos of it. I’d heard stories about it, especially its history. I loved the look of it. So when I visited Rome, my … Continue reading
It’s not very flash, very modern or very stylish. But in a suburb full of flash, modern and stylish bars and clubs, the place you’ll find St Kilda locals is the Bowls Club. It makes you feel welcome, the drinks … Continue reading
You can’t vista the USA without also visiting Hollywood, and of course when you do you have to have a look at the handprints of the stars. I can now say I’ve been there and I’ve done that. Wasn’t that … Continue reading
You’ve heard the Nat King Cole song. You (maybe?) have seen the 60′s vintage TV series. You’ve heard thousands of pop culture references to it. But have you ever travelled along it? Route 66 is the major highway which was … Continue reading
What can I say about Buckeye Arizona? Well for a start it’s a nice town with a really nice Mexican diner. The food is really great! It’s closer to Phoenix, but it’s not in Phoenix. The Laundromat is brilliant. The … Continue reading
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