A Historic Hotel in the Heart of Hobart I arrived in Hobart expecting a whirlwind few days of radio interviews, book talks, signings and events. What I didn’t expect was to find one of Tasmania’s… A Writer’s Retreat in the Heart of Hobart
I’m delighted to be presenting a series of Paris-inspired events across Australia, France and beyond over the coming months — from intimate talks and cinematic evenings to exhibitions, walking tours, conversations, performances and creative collaborations… Ready for Your Paris Cinema Moment?
My latest travel guide is now on pre-order! I had so much fun researching and writing this guide and I hope you will love it! Order it here, or from your favourite bookseller. The Movie… The Movie Lover’s Guide to Paris
Where art and practicality combine If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Paris and stumbled on a deep-green cast-iron fountain adorned with sculpted female figures, you’ve met one of the lovely Wallace Fountains. In the… Discovering the Charming Wallace Fountains in Paris
Step into the world of Parisian luxury with me as I explore one of the most elegant and immersive experiences in the city — a fragrance-making workshop at Parfumerie Gallimard. Located in the heart of… Create Your Own Perfume in Paris
Ruby interviews the talented American/French artist Linda McCluskey in her new home in Italy.
Ruby heads to the Furies Street Arts festival in Châlon-en-Champagne for a weekend of stimulating, poetic and dynamic performances from French artists.
Unlock the secrets of Paris’s charm with this handy visual guidebook. Learn the history of the city’s most famous landmarks, grasp their fascinating details and discover dozens of lesser known architectural gems. Whether you are… The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris (Ruby Boukabou, White Owl Books)
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica a features on the cover of my new book The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris. Why? For so many reasons including its unique luminosity, its location on the highest point of Paris,… The Magnificent Sacré-Cœur Basilica – Paris Architecture
Paris architecture. The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral are listed in all the Paris guidebooks as major architectural highlights of Paris and of course are incredible structures to admire. But with… Ten mesmerising buildings in Paris
When you think of Paris you may think of the croissants, the cafés, the fashion… but also perhaps the unique street architecture- the metro entrances, the lamp posts… the bridges. Not only are the Paris… The Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris
My new book is out! After my book The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris was out, I published a more personal Paris guide, Sense in the City, then started looking up! I literally walked all… The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris
Paris after dark. The streets are empty. The moon is rising. Inside the apartments all across town, the cats… and the tap dancers, are wide awake.With their feline-like sixth sense (and a little help from… Le Tap Dance en Rose!
Keen to continue my local day trips while catching up with a friend, I booked a table at the Bather’s Pavilion in Balmoral. Balmoral Beach For non Sydneysiders, Balmoral Beach is in in Middle Harbour,… Can’t get to Biarritz or Cannes? There’s always Balmoral.
Suffering from itchy feet and slight cabin fever, I jumped on a train and travelled across town to meet my cousin in western Sydney. I’m not familiar with this side of town so it was… A taste of travel (Westmead to Canley Vale via India, Lebanon, Egypt China and Vietnam!)
The French national day, the 14th July, is upon us! The French holiday marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 that was a key turning point in the revolution that… 10 ways to celebrate Bastille Day at home
The first time I went to Stockholm was on a 48 hour stop over between Geneva and Amsterdam. While it was minus 20 celsius (!), I found the people and the city charming, vibrant and… Stockholm Travel Guide
Biarritz is one of my favourite getaways in France. Why? The pace of life instantly slows down and the days become dotted with coastal strolls, ocean dips, picnics and pitstops at waterfront Pintxos bars (the local… Surf, sun and seafood- three of many reasons to travel to Biarritz
The Algerian musical group ‘Democratoz’ releases new album ‘Mazel’ with New York label Rufftone Records Le groupe musical algérien ‘Democratoz’ lance son nouvel album ‘Mazel avec le label new-yorkais Rufftone Records Hopes for equality and… Hymns of Hope / Des hymnes d’espoir
Join me as I video chat with artist James M Purpura in Paris. James is a resident artist at 59 Rivoli and features in my book ‘The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris’ in the chapter… At home with artist James M Purpura (The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris)