The first thing that hits you driving into New Zealand‘s Rotorua is the pungent…
Category: Places
Janet’s 20th Ubud Writers Festival Upon Us
It’s two decades since we first met Bali-based Australian Janet DeNeefe. Back then,…
Books: Cottesloe’s Darker Side Exposed in Old Boy
When 60-something Grant Tree was a young man, growing up in Cottesloe,…
Recipe: Chinese Walnut Prawns
Here’s a great way to experiment with authentic Chinese cooking. Boa Family by Céline…
Recipe: Heavenly Aubergine Borani
Award-winning food writer Sumayya Usmani’s delightful memoir tells the story of what it…
2023 French Film Festival Hits Perth
The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival has been shown in Australia for the…
Oil Lights the Stage at the Heath Ledger
If one thing has been a combustible constant in the world for the…
Bookworms are Back in Bali’s Artistic Hub
There’s a hint of frangipani and sandalwood incense, and a buzz of chattering…
Stunning Works at Drysdale-Yinjaa-Barni Show
The new Pippin Drysdale-Yinjaa-Barni  art exhibition Journey at Linton and Kay, Subiaco, is a revelation…
Bali’s Writers & Readers Festival Is Back
Bali’s much-loved Ubud Writers & Reader’s Festival is back! It’s 19 years since…