Valentine’s Day in Dubai invites a certain level of theatre. The city already knows how to perform – light, scale, ambition – so choosing the right stage matters.… Read the rest
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
A Wicked Night
Dubai has a talent for making an ordinary evening feel cinematic. Tonight the city leaned all the way in – glowing fountains, a buzzing opera house and a musical that has redefined modern theatre. With Diana and Charlotte by my side, we set out for a night that blends food, friendship and full-scale Broadway magic: Wicked at Dubai Opera.… Read the rest
Discovering Goulburn
My mother, Veronica, & I set out from home in Canberra with a view to discovering Goulburn, a day of heritage and history in country NSW. On this last day of the year, it’s about slowing down, reflecting on the year past and finding inspiration and strength for the year ahead.… Read the rest
Grease
There’s a special kind of magic that fills Dubai Opera before a performance. The giant chandelier shimmers above the marble floor. The soft murmur of the crowd builds with anticipation and through the glass walls. The glittering skyline of Downtown Dubai sparkles just beyond the Burj Khalifa.… Read the rest
The Order of the Dragon
In the early 15th century, as the Ottoman threat loomed over Europe, alliances were forged not just through war, but through chivalric brotherhoods. On 12 December 1408, King Sigismund of Luxembourg founded one of the most fascinating of these orders, the Order of the Dragon.… Read the rest
Commanders of Golubac Fortress
Perched on the banks of the Danube, Golubac Fortress commands the river with an imposing presence that has shaped history. Its geostrategic position made it one of the most important military border fortifications, pivotal during the wars of the 14th, 15th and early 16th centuries.… Read the rest
Golubac Fortress: Towers of History
Perched on the banks of the mighty Danube, Golubac Fortress, with its towers full of history, rises like a vision from a medieval legend, its rugged towers and thick stone walls commanding dramatic views over the cliffs and river below.… Read the rest
Golubac Fortress
On the banks of the mighty Danube, Golubac Fortress stands like something out of a fantasy novel. It has rugged towers, thick stone walls and the kind of dramatic cliffside views that make you stop mid-step. On my recent journey to Serbia, this medieval gem quickly became a highlight.… Read the rest
Novi Sad
Nestled gracefully along the banks of the Danube, Novi Sad, Serbia, is a city that makes you feel at home. A place where history hums quietly through pastel streets and the café culture feels like a warm embrace. Known as ‘the Serbian Athens‘, this city has long been a cradle of art, music and literature, it feels like the soul of the Danube.… Read the rest
Petrovaradin Fortress
Rising proudly above the wide blue sweep of the Danube, Petrovaradin Fortress commands both the skyline and the imagination of Novi Sad, Serbia’s cultural heart. Locals call it the Gibraltar of the Danube – a stone sentinel that has watched over the river for centuries.… Read the rest