Melbourne-born Chinese Australian Chris Chun is a textile designer and the man behind an exquisite exhibition of Zodiac animals now on at Melbourne’s Chinese museum in perfect time to welcome in the Lunar New Year – the year of the rabbit.  Chris explains to Rita Erlich what we can expect this year from the rabbit – a calmer year he says in contract to last year’s aggressive water tiger.  So Happy Lunar New Year to all our listeners – Here’s Rita. 
Photo - Cheng (Chris) Chun by Rita Erlich

Chris Chun On The Lunar New Year Of The Rabbit - Rita Erlich

Staying at a boutique private safari lodge is a different experience, as Helen Hayes found out at Sungulwane in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Helen interviews Keenan Houareau, General Manager and Head Ranger of Sungulwane. 
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What it's like at a  Private Game Lodge in South Africa - Helen Hayes

Allan Virgo is  the renowned designer behind the eclectic Allan Virgo Atelier. Allan discusses the infancy and potential of AI in fashion, the importance of sustainability, and the economic impact of fashion tourism, while sharing his personal journey from Jamaica to a lengthy career in the U.S. and offering advice to aspiring designers on resilience and mentorship. Allan explains to our New York correspondent Bridgett Leslie how he navigates the evolving fashion landscape and gives his insights into the industry's future.
Photo: Allan Virgo

NY Fashion Designer Allan Virgo On AI And Future Of Fashion Industry -Bridgett Leslie

Fiona Harper has moved to Darwin where she has been working with NT Tourism to help promote the unique experiences of Northern Territory. Tonight she tells Graeme Kemlo about a recent visit to Uluru and Alice Springs area with a group of four photographers.
Photo: Fiona Harper.  More: fionaharper.com.au

Our Darwin-Based Reporter Fiona Harper Visits Uluru And Alice Springs

Our Spain-based correspondent attended "The Great Festival" which has been celebrated in Valencia since 1355.  Among the spectacles is a street parade featuring giants, with a man carrying a model whale and a female saint´s head on a platter, 
We reckon Karin's photo is certainly #Worth1000Words

#Worth1000Words By Karin Avila In Valencia

Graeme Kemlo reflects on the sad loss of broadcaster/educator Dr Michael Mosley who died on a Greek island recently and was not found for four days. Graeme and Michael both shared the onset of diabetes type 2 late in life and the medico-turned-TV presenter and author did much to educate the public about this and other chronic diseases.  We will miss his plain speak, his willingness to undertake various trials in the name of medicine and his revelations about the benefits of various types of fasting on blood glucose levels in the body.
Image: One of Michael Mosley's recent books was also the title of his podcast.

On The Sad Loss Of Dr Michael Mosley -Graeme Kemlo

The name probably says it all – the Fabulous Ladies Wine Society is an Australian group that now numbers 20,000 women who enjoy wine, getting together, and even travelling interstate and overseas to visit wineries. Behind the society is Jane Thomson OAM, who admits the idea was born over a few glasses of wine one night. Behind the social element there’s also a determination to support female winemakers and ultimately to see more women in an industry that Jane says loses its female graduates in oenology and viticulture. Equal numbers enter the industry but only 10 per cent remain.  Graeme asked Jane if she had a background in the wine industry to take on what must now be a full-time job for its passionate founder.
Photo: Jane Thomson (supplied)

Fabulous Ladies Wine Society Founder Jane Thomson OAM Wants More Women Winemakers -Graeme Kemlo

Co-host, Helen Hayes interviewed our reporter Carolyne Jasinski about her trip through Death Valley, reputed to be one of the hottest places in the world in summer. It is still very hot in spring, as Carolyne discovered.
Phopto Carolyne Jasinski shows Dante's View Death Valley

Reporter Carolyne Jasinski On Solo Death Valley Drive, Finds It Other-Worldly -Helen Hayes

#Worth1000Words image from Carolyne Jasinski, who writes: “Is this what happens when you try to ride a bike through Death Valley?" 
This sculpture can be found at the Goldwell Open Air Museum in the ghost town of Rhyolite in Nevada. It's just 8km west of Death Valley and Carolyne reckons this character was lucky to get this far.  #Worth1000Words

#Worth1000Words By Carolyne Jasinski -Death Valley Ghost Rider

We love to hear what our Aussie expats are doing in many and various places around the planet. Helen Hayes spoke to Toni Atkinson who went to the island of Paros about seven years ago for a child’s baptism and was struck by the spirit of island life, vowing to move there. She has lived in Barcelona, Mykonos, and now Paros, where she has been for the past four years. She explains the appeal of this place to Helen Hayes.

This Aussie moved to Paros in Greece - Toni Atkinson - Helen Hayes

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What's Up On Travel Writers Radio June 19 -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes

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Chris Chun On The Lunar New Year Of The Rabbit - Rita Erlich

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