Beer Fest

Good Times, And Beer, On Tap

THE return of themed events  after the pandemic is providing opportunities for those who like a certain type of beverage to have a wider sampling of what’s on offer...
A Floral Fiesta

Pall Mall’s Spirited Celebration of Wines And Flowers

A Floral Fiesta, a fabulous one-day wine tasting event was organised by 67 Pall Mall — an international group of private clubs for wine lovers — to celebrate its...
Van Gogh, Natalie Hong

Celebrating The Art Of Van Gogh

WHILE the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh lived a troubled and fleeting life, how he interpreted what he saw on canvas has resulted in vivid interpretations that continue to...
audi S8

Audi S8 – Don’t Let Its Looks Fool You

THE Audi S8 tends to blend into the scenery. Except for the telltale meshed grille with the red S8 badging and aluminium wing mirror housing, this large sedan looks pretty...
Rolls-Royce Spectre

Relentlessly Rolling On

ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars reported record sales numbers for 2022. The Goodwood-based car manufacturer rolled out 6,021 cars last year, mainly to the USA, Greater China and European markets. That’s up...
12 apostles

Victoria’s Open Secrets

AFTER three years in the Covid wilderness, it is literally a breath of fresh air to be able to  breathe in coastal Victoria’s salty air and drink in the...
BYD ATTO 3

BYD ATTO 3 Flicks On The Right Switches

IT used to be that where the car was made had an impact on the purchasing decision. If it was made in Germany or Japan, it had to meet...
EQB 350 4MATIC AMG Line

Versatile And Compact 7-seater Mercedes-EQB

ULTIMATELY, with electric vehicles, it comes down to the look of the car. EVs within certain price bands tend to offer a similar experience. Silent acceleration that tapers off eventually...
Casio G-SHOCK Golden Daruma

Gilt-SHOCK Your Wrist

WOULD you like to go back in time and slap on some classic gold on your wrist? The cheap and cheerful Casio G-SHOCK range of watches have clung to its...
audi e-sport s sportback

The Rising Price Of Electricity

WHAT you lose out on, you will regain elsewhere. At least, that’s what it feels like with electric vehicles. While you may not have an engine to give you the rumble...