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STRUTH – Electric Chair a Shocking Exhibit

STRUTH – Electric Chair a Shocking Exhibit

STRUTH !    IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says one of the more bizarre exhibitions to go on show at the Ohio Historical Centre in Columbus, Ohio next month includes a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood, an aluminium mitt used in the […]

STRUTH – Electric Chair a Shocking Exhibit

STRUTH – Electric Chair a Shocking Exhibit

STRUTH !    IN his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says one of the more bizarre exhibitions to go on show at the Ohio Historical Centre in Columbus, Ohio next month includes a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood, an aluminium mitt used in the […]

Hobart Cascade – SeaDream II – Gastronomic Dandenong – Georgia

Hobart Cascade – SeaDream II – Gastronomic Dandenong – Georgia

TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Come join Louisa’s Walk Cascade Brewery is an appropriate location from which to begin Louisa’s Walk history to life.   This is Hobart and the walk is part of what is called ‘strolling theatre’   Guests follow Louisa’s story as she is arrested, convicted, transported and marched to the grim gates of the […]

Hobart Cascade – SeaDream II – Gastronomic Dandenong – Georgia

Hobart Cascade – SeaDream II – Gastronomic Dandenong – Georgia

TRAVEL BRIEFS John Crook Come join Louisa’s Walk Cascade Brewery is an appropriate location from which to begin Louisa’s Walk history to life.   This is Hobart and the walk is part of what is called ‘strolling theatre’   Guests follow Louisa’s story as she is arrested, convicted, transported and marched to the grim gates of the […]

PENFOLDS’ BINS: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

PENFOLDS’ BINS: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

A NEW addition to Penfolds’ ever-popular Bins range. Wc14Mar11 David Ellis PENFOLDS’ always-anticipated annual Bin releases are particularly interesting this year, not just because of the strength of these from the contrary 2008 vintage in South Australia, but because of a new addition to the Bins and the 50th release of that old favourite, Bin […]

PENFOLDS’ BINS: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

PENFOLDS’ BINS: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

A NEW addition to Penfolds’ ever-popular Bins range. Wc14Mar11 David Ellis PENFOLDS’ always-anticipated annual Bin releases are particularly interesting this year, not just because of the strength of these from the contrary 2008 vintage in South Australia, but because of a new addition to the Bins and the 50th release of that old favourite, Bin […]

LAST PINT FOR ENGLAND’S HANGING JUDGE

LAST PINT FOR ENGLAND’S HANGING JUDGE

David Ellis THE kind-natured folk of Wapping in the once less-salubrious area of London’s Docklands, are quick to give a warning to tourists who venture at night into their now sought-after area in search of a truly traditional London pub. “Beware the Hanging Judge,” they caution. “He wanders around here after dark.” George Jeffreys, the […]

LAST PINT FOR ENGLAND’S HANGING JUDGE

LAST PINT FOR ENGLAND’S HANGING JUDGE

David Ellis THE kind-natured folk of Wapping in the once less-salubrious area of London’s Docklands, are quick to give a warning to tourists who venture at night into their now sought-after area in search of a truly traditional London pub. “Beware the Hanging Judge,” they caution. “He wanders around here after dark.” George Jeffreys, the […]

Kiwi Winery Wins International Accolades At Wine of The Year Competition

Kiwi Winery Wins International Accolades At Wine of The Year Competition

Media Release Award-winning Kiwi winery Mud House has continued its golden run on the international stage, scoring Wine of the Year for its 2010 Sauvignon Blanc at Finland’s Wine of the Year Competition 2011. Now in its 14th year, Finland\’s Wine of the Year Competition judges 470 different wines across 19 categories. Mud House was […]

Kiwi Winery Wins International Accolades At Wine of The Year Competition

Kiwi Winery Wins International Accolades At Wine of The Year Competition

Media Release Award-winning Kiwi winery Mud House has continued its golden run on the international stage, scoring Wine of the Year for its 2010 Sauvignon Blanc at Finland’s Wine of the Year Competition 2011. Now in its 14th year, Finland\’s Wine of the Year Competition judges 470 different wines across 19 categories. Mud House was […]