The azure sea is dotted with handcrafted timber sailboats. Incidental fishing lines trail in their wake as the occupants sleepily savour the Mediterranean sun. Nearby, a portly fisherman hits the water. He surfaces, rolls over and floats on his back like a reclining otter – a … [Read more...]
Carrières de Lumières, France
Within the heart of southern France - between the provincial destinations of Arles and Avignon – a deep, dark secret awaits. It’s not a private family estate with its own small appellation where the ruby blush of its rose wine is produced exclusively for restaurants. Nor is it … [Read more...]
Tonka, Melbourne CBD: Review
In the elbow of Duckboard Place - one of Melbourne's grungy CBD laneways - there is a steely grey wall will a luminous neon sign that reads 'Tonka'. It's akin to a post-modern gallery installation. On the surrounding walls, a rainbow of urban graffiti screams for … [Read more...]