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Food FeaturesMay 19, 2019

An Elegant High Tea @ Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra

By Christine Salins

Hotel Kurrajong speaks of an era when the National Capital was still in its infancy and gracious public buildings dominated the landscape.

New York State Keuka Lake Fall courtesy of Joe Carroll

United States (including Alaska & Hawaii)March 27, 2019

12 Must-See Places In New York State

By Christine Salins

Magnificent landscapes have inspired generations of artists, writers, statesmen and even the odd hippy or two to put down roots in New York State. Here are 12 good reasons to travel beyond the Big Apple.

Rome City and Empire Bulla exhibition National Museum of Australia

CanberraJanuary 2, 2019

Rome: City and Empire Exhibition

By Christine Salins

The National Museum of Australia’s summer exhibition, Rome: City and Empire, tells the remarkable story of an empire that encompassed more than a quarter of the world’s population.

Books, Other BooksDecember 11, 2018

A New History of the Irish in Australia

By Maurie O'Connor

If you’re looking for a gift for one of the many Aussies with Irish heritage, here’s a book that would make the perfect present.

Cuba, TravelNovember 16, 2018

Fidel Caught A Fish

By Maurie O'Connor

Hemingway and Castro only met once, but their relationship is still a talking point.

United States (including Alaska & Hawaii)November 8, 2018

Car Free In Santa Barbara, the American Riviera

By Christine Salins and Maurie O'Connor

Santa Barbara has a wealth of attractions, and you don’t need a car to get there.

The Murray Hotel Hong Kong Facade Evening

Hong Kong, Where To StayAugust 1, 2018

The Murray Hotel, Hong Kong: saving an icon

By Christine Salins

The building that houses Hong Kong’s stunning new hotel, The Murray, has been a landmark in the heart of the city since 1969.

AustraliaJune 6, 2018

Bundaberg Rum | Blend Your Own Rum Experience

By Christine Salins

Join us as we make our own rum at Queensland’s Bundaberg Rum Distillery.

Solvang Streetscape California's Danish village

United States (including Alaska & Hawaii)April 18, 2018

Solvang, California: ‘Little Denmark’

By Christine Salins

Solvang, a little piece of Denmark in California, is oh so cute.

Parramatta Indian Food Itihaas Indian Restaurant

Australia, Food FeaturesMarch 5, 2018

Parramatta, The City Of Plenty | A Taste Cultural Food Tour

By Maurie O'Connor

Even before Europeans arrived, Parramatta was regarded as a land of plenty.

Other BooksNovember 25, 2017

Burke & Wills: The Triumph and Tragedy

By Maurie O'Connor

Burke & Wills: Peter Fitzsimons writes about the triumph and tragedy of Australia’s most famous explorers.

IrelandOctober 31, 2017

Do You Know Where Halloween Originated?

By Christine Salins

At the end of a country lane in Ireland, Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats, is the entrance to another world. It is in this spot that Halloween was born.

Books, Other BooksApril 3, 2017

Grog: A Bottled History of Australia’s First 30 Years

By Maurie O'Connor

Grog: A Bottled History of Australia’s First 30 Years. The current debate over the lock-out laws in Sydney has some interesting parallels with an earlier controversy.