After last summer’s ride over the Snowy Mountains to Ballarat, I felt the beckoning call of a mid-winter ride to my favourite country town of Daylesford. Snowfall in the aptly named Snowy Mountains necessitated taking an inland route through the Blue Mountains to…
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Our Tasmanian adventures continued—see part one here—with a three-hour drive to Pumphouse Point. Last time I was in this area, The Pumphouse was just an idea making its way through the red tape of government bureaucracy. A…
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Let me start by saying that this five day trip to Tasmania ranks up there amongst my best ever travel experiences. It comprises so many elements that interest me including design, art and architecture, food, nature and hiking; plus, at both destinations,…
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Our Hong Kong adventures continued—see part one here—with an early morning walk through the empty streets of Central and Wan Chai. The streets are so very different without the crowds of people. They look neither better nor…
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Hong Kong was actioned packed, comprising four days walking the streets of Central, Sheung Wan and Tia Ping Shan; hiking Hong Kong style along the Dragon’s Back trail; shopping at the Ralph Lauren flagship store; eating…
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Vivid Sydney is on again with a spectacular light show throughout the city and along the harbour foreshore. To mark Vivid’s 10th anniversary, artist Jonathan Zawada has put his own colourful stamp on the Sydney Opera House. Check out VividSydney for a…
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The last few years have seen 1970’s favourite, sheepskin make its way back into fashion. For anyone who has ever bought a sheepskin vest or jacket, you will know how tricky this can be to…
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Hong Kong, while justifiably famous for its food and shopping, is also an awe-inspiring city for architecture buffs. The money that flows from its place as the financial hub of Asia has brought a cluster of…
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The Machine Show—held over three days in Braidwood—brought motorcycle enthusiasts together for an event including a show and shine, swap meets camping and other associated activities. On display were a wide assortment of vintage motorcycles ranging from a…
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Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry is one of those rare functional aspects of a city that also becomes an attraction in its own right. Similar to the Sydney Ferries from Circular Quay to Manly, the Star…
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Patonga on the NSW Central Coast is one of my favourite weekend escapes. Situated at the tip of National Parklands, this small fishing town is accessed via the Palm Beach ferry or 90 minutes drive…
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Canberra, Australia’s capital city, is often derided due to its relative blandness and public service sector dominance. However, in recent years, Canberra has been coming of age with urban precincts like Braddon, New Acton and…
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The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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Summer holidays present an ideal opportunity to get on your motorcycle and ride off into the mountains. This year, the wide-open roads of New South Wales and Victoria beckoned. With the bike packed, it was off down…
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San Francisco is well known for its trolley cars, hilly streets and proximity to Silicon Valley. The third most expensive city in the United States is an interesting place to visit. The contrast between the…
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Chaco Bar is chef Keita Abe’s 25 seat yakitori style eatery in Darlinghurst. The dimly lit space opened in 2014 modelled on the restaurants from Abe’s native city of Fukuoka. The fit out features portraits…
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Radical has been building super-lightweight sportscars in England since 1997 and are one of the largest producers of racing and track cars in the world. At Eastern Creek, the ‘Radical Experience‘ caters for everyone from complete novices to…
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The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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Today’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride transformed Sydney into a vibrant hub of custom and classic motorcycles, and well dressed riders. There was plenty of posing (in a good way) before the crew of 800 or so bikes headed…
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