Fun for punters on board and behind-the-scenes at Flemington Dressed in a hi-vis vest and rugged up in a coat despite the late spring day, I join a busload of punters, in the true sense […]
Can’t get the real thing – check out a fake festival Ten tribute festivals celebrating the genius of Elvis to Abba 1. Elvis Festival – Parkes, NSW, Australia. January 9 – 13, 2019 After four […]
It’s worth getting up early for NAN markets in northern Thailand I’ve been to dozens of Asian and European markets over the years. For some reason, I’m drawn to vegetables – the more exotic the […]
Australian celebrities have strutted their stuff on the Logies red carpet – trophies and perfect teeth gleamed and dresses shimmered. The big annual event in Australian show business – named in honour of Scottish engineer […]
Caroline’s Cabin Fever discovers a cruise that makes everyone feel like royalty – if only for three blissful days. There’s a speck in the Indian Ocean called Tasty Sand Island. I can’t quite believe I’m […]
Have I been sick when travelling? Yes, indeed. If you have to be sick when on the road, it’s best to be snuggled into a warm bed in a nice hotel somewhere, just an arm’s […]
People ask: What’s it like on an expedition cruise? I love expedition cruising, especially the part where you jump into a Zodiac craft and zoom off to shore or head toward a pod of whales […]
People often ask: Can I smoke on a cruise ship? Once upon a time you could smoke almost anywhere on a cruise ship. Remember movies set in the 1940s and ’50s where elegant passengers taking […]
In Greek Mythology the Muses were the inspirational Goddesses of literature, science and the arts. There were nine Muses; their names included Clio, Calliope and Thalia. These mythological women were much admired and many of […]
The thing I wanted most as a primary school student was a box of coloured pencils, specifically Derwent pencils, emblazoned with a picture of Britain’s beautiful Lake District. My wish came true and I duly […]
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