Published in Little Old Lady Comedy, USA A lovely place. ***** What a nice surprise to find this place in the middle of the desert. Tiffany, host had a lovely face and manner. We’ll be back for sure. Host Response: Thanks for staying! We loved having you here and can’t …
Published in Sydney Morning Herald Don’t look now but the faddists have claimed yoga. And Julie Ihle wants them to push off to their next phase – soon, please. There once was a time when, if people wanted to do a physical activity without having to do any actual exercise, …
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Published in Sydney Morning Herald The rise of bunker-like housing is destroying the city’s soul, despite the stainless steel kitchens, writes Julie Ihle. There is something sick in the state of Sydney architecture these days. There are beige boxes doubling as houses sprouting up on every spare bit of land. …
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Published in Sydney Morning Herald Bring on the hair-flicking, frowns and flirting, says Julie Ihle. It’s a sure-fire way of educating us all in current affairs. Every day, at 6.55am on SBS, a woman with straight, white-blonde hair, a movie-star pout and an open-necked shirt that looks as though it …
Ah, bellissimo – belligerent bella donnas bearing news Read More »
Published in Limelight Dulcie Holland’s diaries reveal her heartbreaking decision to leave London. When Dulcie Holland died in 2000, her granddaughter discovered a battered travel journal charting the years the composer spent studying in London. Re-reading her grandmother’s diary, Julie Ihle was struck by the similarities with COVID, and how …
Published in On the Road “Any firearms or fruit?” asks the quarantine officer at Port Melbourne. “Just muffins” we say, and he waves us on with a smile. It’s a reminder to us that we are leaving mainland Australia, now bound for Tasmania, where some things are different. And of …
Published in Wheretraveler.com As one of the world’s great outdoor cities, Sydney’s coastal walks combine spectacular water views, native bush, historical monuments and a splash of coffee. BONDI TO BRONTE It’s one of Australia’s most iconic walks, and there’s no better time to do this coastal clifftop trek than when …
Published in Wheretraveler.com TAKE THE HARBOUR BRIDGE, a splash of organic single origin, eat streets, colonial architecture, a harbourside boardwalk and a genuine secret garden. Welcome to Kirribilli, a pretty harbourside suburb, which is named after the Aboriginal phrase for ‘good fishing spot’ and offers water views at every turn. …
Published in Urban Sweat Let’s face it, Sydney’s vast watery playground is even better on a kayak. Whether you’re after a core-blasting workout or simply want to get off the grid while being in the middle of the metropolis, we’ve scoped the waterways to find you the best places to …
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Published in French Provincial Kale, chickpeas and olive oil. This food sounds too healthy to be on a food tour, but as Al, our guide on A Taste of Nice explains, “the diet is accidentally filled with superfoods”. Luckily he assures us that, being France, there’s a fair measure of …
