Life and death on a Kenya safari
IT DOESN’T get more “life and death” than being on a Kenya safari. Four lions cubs are feasting on fresh kill – one of the many wildebeest that are unsuccessful in making the return journey during Kenya‘s annual migration. As the brunette-coloured cubs eat, their mother sits …
Bintang Sir! Welcome to the Stones Hotel Bali
The service at the Stones Hotel Bali is best described as sensational. And so are the private poolside cabanas that skirt one end of the oversized 3000sq m lagoon pool. I’D JUST sipped the last mouthful of my Bintang and placed the glass on the …
5 things to do in Paris
Brian Crisp finds 5 things to do in Paris – the most romantic city in the world. Move in style IT’S a mode of transport for those of us who like to be noticed. When you tour Paris in the back seat of a Citroen …
A Brand new look at Tamworth
A trip to Tamworth with all-round good guy Adam Brand is music to my ears AT 7AM I walked out of my house, bag in hand, to be greeted by my driver. It was early and my eyes were still in focus mode but this bloke looked familiar. …
Meet Geoffrey Kent – the man behind A&K
GEOFFREY Kent is a storyteller. If you ask a question, prepare to be taken on a journey of twists and turns. He rarely answers with a yes, or no. There is always an anecdote to illustrate, add colour to, or bring to life a story. And …
48 hours in Kuala Lumpur
If you only have 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur, then here’s a guide to how to spend your time wisely Friday 6.30pm When we arrive at Skybar, on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel, some children are still swimming in the pool. By day, this …
24 hours in Singapore
Whether it’s food, shopping or the sights, there’s plenty to do in 24 hours in Singapore Brian Crisp hits the ground running on a one-day stopover in Singapore. He did a lot of eating but also found some hidden gems. 9am Tiong Bahru Market is …
Did you mean to wash your passport?
MY DAUGHTER came from the laundry holding up my jeans and sarcastically asked: “Did you mean to wash your passport?” “F—. F—. F—,” I replied. I treasure my passport. In my job it is one of the most prized assets I have. To put it …
Riding high in WA’s Kimberley region
Horsing around can’t hide an almost spiritual side to Western Australia’s magnificent Kimberley region “I’M BACK in the saddle again. Out where a friend is a friend . . . ” I can’t get Gene Autry’s signature tune out of my head as we jokingly …
Trapped in Matakauri Lodge … and loving it
The weather gods forced Brian Crisp to spend yet another luxurious night or two at Matakauri Lodge Monday, August 15. Memo to boss Dear John, I can’t make it to work today as Queenstown is snowed in. No flights until Wednesday. Maybe Friday. The good …