What is the largest comedy festival in the world? Parochial Brits would say Edinburgh. Internationalists might consider Montreal’s Just for Laughs. They would all be wrong. Just for Laughs is out of the running: it filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year because its future is in doubt. And the outskirts of Edinburgh is not … Read more
Carlos Sainz took his third F1 victory in Melbourne – AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Carlos Sainz is, besides Max Verstappen, the only driver to have won a race since the beginning of May last year. A control race win in Australia came because he was still wearing bandages from his appendectomy a fortnight ago. Yet Sainz … Read more
Enjoy panoramic views of the vineyards during a hot air balloon ride Victoria has more wine regions (21) and individual wineries (over 800) than any other state in Australia, despite being the second smallest state after Tasmania. The diversity on offer is incredible, from chardonnay and shiraz to muscat. Just don’t try to do everything; … Read more
A protester waves a flag during an Invasion Day rally in Melbourne – AFP/Getty For many British visitors visiting Melbourne for the first time, the city immediately feels familiar. It’s all as you imagine: Aesop’s hand washing, avocado on toast (big news – giant pretzels have replaced sourdough as the base for brunch), third wave … Read more