In this digital day and age, it’s refreshing to appreciate the importance of having a portrait painted by an artist. Before the invention of photography, having a portrait painted was used to record the appearance of someone. Portraiture was usually reserved for...
It’s been a while since many of us have had the opportunity to travel to Ubud, Bali. But this magical island remains one of my, and many other Western Australians, favourite travel destinations. On a trip to Ubud several years ago, I channelled the famous novel Eat,...
Australia’s Extra.Ordinary. West is Western Australia’s ultimate travel guide. This 246-page coffee table book shares the many natural wonders, cultural enclaves, quirky anecdotes and surprising revelations about Western Australia. Naturally, we covered...
It’s hard to believe the High Line was once destined for demolition. Built on a historic and elevated rail line, the community and City of New York rallied together and converted one of New York City’s most notorious spot into public green space. Since its...
With a staggering coastline and spectacular vistas galore and with the nearby Gili Islands Lombok is the ultimate tropical playground. A lean man in speedos staggers towards me, heaving. Sweat clings to his olive skin as he puffs, “Whatever you do…don’t go to the...
