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08
Oct
AI will kill the travel writing star; and, tell me where to go
The bots will eventually put creators like me out of business – but then who will be left to feed them information? Also, a holiday planning service from a real human
8 min read
01
Oct
The Aussie state you should be visiting for food
It’s not South Australia and it’s not Victoria – and it will probably take you a while to get there. But it will be worth it
9 min read
29
Sep
16 places to eat in Rome; and THE carbonara recipe!
Beware: there are plenty of bad restaurants in Rome. But if you want to eat well in the Italian capital, this is your ultimate guide, my hand-picked, tried-and-test favourites
11 min read
24
Sep
The fine art of dining alone; and, new headphones to try
For many people the idea of eating at a restaurant alone is one of the major drawbacks of solo travel. But I’m here to tell you that not only can you do it, but you can enjoy it. Stick around, too, for a tech review
8 min read
17
Sep
Australian restaurants have no respect for Australian wine; and, the condiment to rule them all
A bar serving only wines from the local area shouldn’t be remarkable. In Europe it definitely wouldn’t be. So why, in Australia, is this so revolutionary? And why don’t we have more respect for our own product?
8 min read
10
Sep
Beware of influencers normalising authoritarian regimes; and is Uber taking over?
Hugely popular food influencer Mark Wiens has just been to Afghanistan, and is posting glowingly about his experiences – but where are all the women?
7 min read
03
Sep
The ultimate foodie road trip; my favourite Australian restaurant; and a kebab
Victoria has an embarrassment of culinary riches, from fine-dining to breweries to dodgy kebabs, and I’m here for all of it. Also, a well-known architect has designed a strange retreat
9 min read
27
Aug
The ritual that could change your family
Put your Friday nights to good use, give the kids some culture, and see the world in your own backyard. Plus, we make a terrible rice discovery
7 min read
25
Aug
10 great Basque Country restaurants (outside San Sebastian)
Avoid the tourist hordes and enjoy some of the best food in the region, just by getting away from its most famous city
8 min read
20
Aug
Five meals I will never forget (and a new tour!)
From Andean splendour to being scammed with snake, these are the dining experiences I will never forget. Read on, too, for your chance to join me for another memorable meal
10 min read