From 28th June to 8th July 2018, Arab cinema was celebrated at the Arab World Institute in Paris at the 1st Arab Film Festival (Festival des Cinémas Arabes), 12 years after the Arab Cinema Biennale… Arab Cinema celebrated in Paris at the Arab World Institute (Festival des Cinémas Arabes)
Apart from my personal bout of bad bronchitis and several thefts (but that’s another story), 2018 was a great year for the Festival de Cannes in it’s 71st edition. Highlights included Australian actress and activist… In, Out & About @ the 71st Festival de Cannes (Ruby TV)
Not only was fashion on the catwalk but Dali and the team at Index punctuated the fashion parade with dynamic and inspiring artistic performance by a beautiful kaleidoscope of Algerian artists.
(Photo Vincent Fournier/ JA) In 2016 I started taking Djembé classes in Paris with my friend and once neighbour Corinne. Our teacher was one Didi Keita, a passionate percussionist from Guinea. Classes traditionally finished with… Didi Keita (The Africa Report)
If you’ve got only a few days in a city, or have just arrived, and want to avoid the tourist traps, book in with a Tourme guide and discover the charming backstreets, the best night spots, the famous and less known attractions and local specialities, all stress free, while creating vivid and wonderful life long memories.
While Paris is the obvious first stop on a French holiday, there are other major cities that can be explored in a more zen-like manner. Lyon is certainly one of them. France’s third largest city… Lyon Travel Guide (The Big Bus Tour & Travel Guide)
FASHION AND VERSAILLES by Laurence Benaïm (Foreword by Catherine Pégard) Published by Flammarion; Buy on Amazon. Many tourist trips to Paris include a visit to the Palace of Versailles, the home of the French monarchy from… FASHION AND VERSAILLES (Books)
The Musée des Arts Decoratifs on the edge of the Tuilleries Garden by the Louvre has a line running back through the rain towards the metro station. Umbrellas are up and people are edging forward… Dior by Yves Saint Laurent (Books)
After a successful Edinburgh season, Paris London Roam is back in Paris for one night only… Sarah Tullamore tells Ruby TV a little about the show’s creation, her globe trotting career and what audiences can expect in her musical one woman show.
Photo books come in all forms and are usually placed on coffee tables or waiting rooms. They can inform about people, places and objects with striking or subtle images, usually accompanied by descriptions. Some books… You Are Here – a travel photo book (Review)
The Sydney art scene was out en masse last night for the opening of Sydney Contemporary, Australia’s largest contemporary art fair held at Carriageworks and directed by Barry Keldoulis.
Sydney based Milanja Fashion presented ‘Zephyr’ their Spring/ Summer collection in Monaco last Friday, 11th August. The fashion label is owned by identical twins and designers Vanessa and Kristina Milanja and the event was hosted… Milanja Label in Monaco
A whole new era for the world’s favourite food After reading about two pages of New Pizza, the new title by renowned Italian / Australian chef Stefano Manfredi, I had to put the book down.… New Pizza – Stefano Manfredi (Book Review)
If you’re dressed in Armani or 20 dollar leggings, one thing that sets it all apart is good hair. Whether it be wavy and fabulous or simple and slick, it’s what makes you look, and… 5 Reasons to Visit Blown Lux in Sydney
While stunning landscapes, delicious meals and beautiful vistas can all be a great part of travel, my favourite part of being on the other side of the planet has to be meeting the locals, and… Jamming with Democratoz in Oran
Being the first winter I’ve done in about 10 years (no joke, winter is usually avoidable by with a simple plane ticket to the other hemisphere), I’ve put on some kilos. I hate it. Two… 5 Ways of Keeping Fit and Losing Weight Every Day
Travel writer Julie Miller was awarded ‘Best Travel Writer – Consumer’ in the National Travel Industry Awards on Saturday July 22nd, hosted by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. Julie’s work was amongst finalists including Katrina… Julie Miller awarded Best Travel Writer for Elephant Story
After reviewing Venustus beauty & body lab for The Big Bus Tour and Travel Guide’s Sydney guide, I had one major question on my lips. When was I coming back? The Paddington store and day… Reviving at Venustus Beauty & Body Lab
It may be winter in Sydney but on 29th and 30th of July things are going heat up in the Newtown studio/ performance space of Diana Reyes. Diana Reyes, the famous Sydney based flamenco dancer and… Flamenco evenings to heat up Sydney winter
