In episode 10 of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby meets up with travel writer, author and academic Roslyn Jolly. They enjoy lunch under a large umbrella in the rain on the terrace of a cool, converted incinerator in the lower north shore. They discuss Roslyn’s favourite writers and texts on Sydney, her perfect day… Read More »SYD #10 – Exploring Sydney’s past and present with writer Roslyn Jolly
Support the Show What do the Emerald City and the City of Light have in common? In episode 9 of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby pops into the French Consulate in Sydney to chat with the wonderful Karine Mauris- the French Cultural Attaché for the Embassy of France in Australia and the Artistic Director… Read More »SYD #9 – Le Sydney with Karine Mauris
Support the Show Swims, Seafood and ‘Sits’ with Fiona Noonan In Episode 8 Ruby strolls from Manly to Shelly Beach with Fiona Noonan. Fiona is a holistic health coach, yoga teacher, meditation facilitator and self-care advocate. They talk about Fiona’s love for the northern beaches with morning swims and meditation ‘sits’. She tells us about… Read More »SYD #8 – A Day in Manly with Fiona Noonan
In this episode, David Fuller and Christina Ioannidis wander around the Athens suburb of Ano Petralona and discover a family eatery that offers locals and tourist some thoughtful dishes with a twist on Greek classics. 00:17 Ano Petralona is a short walk to the south of the Athens Acropolis, in the shadow of the area… Read More »ATH #7 – A Foodie Exploration of Ano Petralona
Support the Show Transcript & Show Notes Paula Terry’s SydneyIn episode 7 of Sense in the City Sydney, songstress Paula Terry shares her favourite places to eat, drink, sing and be merry in King’s Cross, Pott’s Point and Woolloomooloo. I met singer Paula Terry at a great little jazz gig in Pott’s Point in 2017… Read More »SYD #7 – Songstress Paula Terry’s Sydney
Ways to Experience Sydney’s Sounds… Support the Show Transcript Sounds of SydneyRuby Boukabou In episode 5 I shared some of my favourite ways in which to have immersive experiences, while seeing the sights of Sydney. So what about Sydney’s sounds? We’re going to take one of the walks from Episode 5- from Circular Quay to… Read More »SYD #6 – The Sounds of Sydney.
5 Immersive Ways to Experience Sydney’s Best Sights Introduction Whether you’re flying into Sydney for the first time, returning home from overseas or popping back from a quick domestic trip, the view when circling into Sydney will take your breath away. Every time. So try to get a window seat! 1. Sip, Snack and See… Read More »SYD #5 – The Sights of Sydney. 5 Highlights
In this episode, Alexia Amvrazi talks to Pantelis Melissinos, son of Stavros – sandal maker to the stars. Pantelis talks about his life, vision and art from his shop in Athens. 00:45 Stavros Melissinos – The Poet Sandalmaker. 1:11 Melissinos Art – the Store is an experience, containing works of art as well as the… Read More »ATH #6 – The Poet Sandalmaker
Not being able to travel afar recently has created a great opportunity to explore places closer to home. Between the two Sydney lockdowns I visited places I had never been to- the Vietnamese hubs of Cabramatta for delicious Phở and Canley Vale for Bo Bun. But there are so many other places that are really… Read More »Ambulating in Auburn
If you are interested in the food-scene of Greece and Athens, seek out the 3rd series of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip where Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix try to do a ‘Top Gear’ for food. Episode 2, named ‘Clash of Three Titans’ begins in Athens with some stunning drone footage and… Read More »HooCut – True Pitta