24 Hours in Singapore
You may have read about my speedy Singapore jazz club stopover in my year wrap a few posts back. But it wasn’t the first time I’d left the airport in Singapore. A couple of years… 24 Hours in Singapore
The Escape Hour- Algeria
During my recent trip to Melbourne, the lovely Fiona Brook invited me on the Escape Hour to talk about Algeria. You can listen to the podcast here. (And for the record, no you don’t HAVE… The Escape Hour- Algeria
A Visit to Venus(tus)
Feeling a little achy, a little frazzled or a just off centre? Visit Venustus in Paddington, Sydney for a sublime and instant pick-me-up combining body and energy work from Jeannie Bourke and her team of… A Visit to Venus(tus)
My Update with Egyptian Radio Show’s Jerry Guirguis
While in Melbourne recently for The Australian Tap Dance Festival and some travel stories for The Big Bus Tour and Travel Guide, Jerry Guirguis called me for an update on my North African and other… My Update with Egyptian Radio Show’s Jerry Guirguis
Benjamin Gilmour’s astonishing film Jirga opens in Australia
In 2005, Benjamin Gilmour and his partner Kaspia booked me to tap dance on the bar for the launch of their flamboyant Sydney cabaret series. We met backstage between feather boas and lots of glitter.… Benjamin Gilmour’s astonishing film Jirga opens in Australia
The 7th Australian Tap Dance Festival
The 7th Australian Tap Dance Festival opens this weekend in Melbourne under the direction of tap dancer Winston Morrison. I’ll be heading down to get a piece of the action! (Photo- Winston Morrison in a… The 7th Australian Tap Dance Festival
My 12 month wrap – a book, a catwalk tap, a brush with security and mountain remedies
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
Tips on Travelling Light with Elise Mc Leod (Provincial Living Magazine)
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)
EYES WIDE OPEN IN A CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS (Cairo Confessional- Get Lost 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)
Treat yourself to a traditional Thai/Chinese/Tibetan massage (Paris)
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)
Letter to a Stranger- 12 hours in Ho Chi Minh City
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
Paris Secret Bars
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
Arab Cinema celebrated in Paris at the Arab World Institute (Festival des Cinémas Arabes)
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)
In, Out & About @ the 71st Festival de Cannes (Ruby TV)
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)
Runway Magic in Algiers
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.
Didi Keita (The Africa Report)
(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)
Tourme- The all new local driven travel & tour app
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.
Lyon Travel Guide (The Big Bus Tour & Travel Guide)
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 (Books)
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)