A few months ago we spent some lovely time in beautiful Mount Macedon, just 50 minutes’ drive west of Melbourne. The story below was published in RACV’s RoyalAuto’s May issue. Beautiful accompanying images by my beautiful and […]
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El Nido: The uninhabited, paradise islands of the Philippines
Earlier in the year I was lucky enough to fly to the Philippines on a media trip. Here’s the first story in a series documenting my experiences there. This feature appeared last weekend in the […]
24 hours in Ho Chi Minh City for Jetstar
The snazzy interior of speakeasy-themed Saigon bar, Snuffbox. Photo: Emma Byrnes. The April issue of Jetstar magazine features my story about the best way to spend a day and night in Ho Chi Minh City, […]
Five cheese trends that are making Australia grate again
Burrata, pink grapefruit, pistachio and garden radish, from Chiswick, Sydney. Photo: Louise Kennerley. By Peter Barrett Australian cheese – both imported and those made locally – has come a long way since Babybel and Kraft Singles […]
The six most common share house dwellers and how to handle them
Author Judith Rossell‘s intricate, self-made and realistic miniature share house comes complete with tiny rubbish and RRR sticker on the fridge. Photograph: Emma Byrnes. By Peter Barrett Share houses have long been the domain of […]
Craft beer in Vietnam
My story on the burgeoning craft beer scene in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City appeared in Traveller.com.au today. For the full story click here or read on below… It’s another sticky, humid night in Ho […]
Party like a chef
Cracking good fun: Crab boil from the American south is Will Balleau’s hit dish. Photo: Edwina Pickles My cover story in today’s Age/SMH Good Food sections is all about partying like a chef. Well, tips from chefs […]
