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01 January 2011 | 0 comments

Run for the Hills

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR The producers of the Adelaide Hills, one of Australia’s most picturesque and interesting wine regions, are holding their eighth annual Crush Wine and Food Festival from 2 to 30 January....

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06 May 2010 | 0 comments

Grey But Good

No one would ever go to Melbourne for the beaches or river. “Grey” and “brown” are the only words to describe these two puddles. I come from Perth and we use words like “sparkling, dazzling, iridescent and...

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24 February 2010 | 0 comments

Fun n Games

WORDS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES It’s always interesting returning home after a long absence. Time passes, things change, time to catch up. So it’s been fun to rediscover my home of Perth. Perth is famous for being...

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02 February 2009 | 0 comments

Japan Rocks! Or Two Cities and a Ryokan (Part Three)

The approach by Shinkansen into Tokyo by Kobe allowed us that all impressive view of the snow-capped Mt Fuji that you see in tourist brochures. Our thought was: wow, it's not Photoshop! We have split our remaining days in...

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21 January 2009 | 0 comments

Japan Rocks! or Two Cities and a Ryokan (Part Two)

Everyone should make plans to stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn), especially one in an onsen (hot springs) area. Don't expect to be paying peanuts for this of course, but every cent will be worth it. In search of...

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20 January 2009 | 0 comments

Japan Rocks! or Two Cities and a Ryokan (Part One)

Let's not beat about the bush: I'm in Japan to eat. On this — my first — trip to this First World Asian nation, I'm not aiming for any Michelin star restaurants but rather to reinforce my belief that even the...

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15 January 2009 | 0 comments

Bali High

Warning! If you head to Bali take wads of cash. Sure you can still stay at cheapo joints which are great for bunking down at night, but why would you when you can sleep like royalty? Bali has entered world league with its...

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03 December 2008 | 0 comments

Surf's Up

It’s a great day for Aussie beaches. This week current reigning world champ surfer Stephanie Gilmore reclaimed her world title. The perpetually smiling golden girl from Queensland is just 20 years old! Steph is...

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01 December 2008 | 0 comments

Why you should stop reading this and go travelling.

When you’re out trying to seduce a woman (and believe me, you will...) the greatest weapon in your arsenal next to a handsome face is your travel experience. We’ve all been there before, when you’re on a date...

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23 February 2010 | 0 comments

Fun n Games

It’s always interesting returning home after a long absence. Time passes, things change, time to catch up. So it’s been fun to rediscover my home of Perth. Perth is famous for being three things: the most beautiful...

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