Having just arrived in Sydney spring a year after leaving for Parisian autumn, I’ve been catching up with friends who have been asking what I got up to. To remind myself about what went on… My 12 month wrap – a book, a catwalk tap, a brush with security and mountain remedies
I’ve always enjoyed the idea of travelling light. Sometimes I’ve managed to an extent, but it seems that lately my bags are bulkier, heavier and more cumbersome than ever with those what-if dresses, books, magazines… Tips on Travelling Light with Elise Mc Leod (Provincial Living Magazine)
It’s 3am. From my 12th floor room at the Four Seasons I can see the Nile snaking past and lights shimmering over the expanse of Cairo. It might be known as a city that’s on… EYES WIDE OPEN IN A CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS (Cairo Confessional- Get Lost Magazine)
Rue Bichat could be the central character of TV series. Between once gritty- now cool Belleville and the trendy Canal St Martin, it’s home to actors, singers, tap dancers, artists and has cool bars, vegetarian… Treat yourself to a traditional Thai/Chinese/Tibetan massage (Paris)
Dear Transit buddy, I saw your passport before I saw you. It was the same as mine. We were going through customs at Ho Chi Minh city. I had 12 hours to explore before the… Letter to a Stranger- 12 hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Exploring Paris’ nightlife and myriad of cocktail bars in various quartiers is always delightful. But when you have to discover the secret entrance- behind an Indian eatery, beneath a kebab joint or literally through a washing machine in… Paris Secret Bars
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
