Exit Row Seat

An interesting interview with Rick Steves during a recent visit to New York that introduces his new book Travel as a Political Act. It should be an interesting read for every traveller who likes to be challenged.

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Probably the most controversial art purchase by any Australian Federal Government occurred in 1974 when the Whitlam Government bought Jackson Pollock’s Number 11, 1952. Known to Australians as Blue Poles, the painting is an abstract masterpiece to the art world but as one wag said, ‘It looks like the painters drop cloth.’ Originally hung in [...]

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Thirty years ago, growing up in Australia meant a Holden in the garage, a Hills hoist clothesline out the back and Victor lawn mower in the shed. Australia’s unique past and character is encapsulated in the displays of the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
Divided into four regions the National Museum celebrates the land, its [...]

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Australia is spearheading efforts to stop whaling by the Japanese in the Great Southern Ocean, and I noticed this message behind an activist interviewed on television tonight:
I love Japan but I am concerned about your whaling.
I like the positive message combined with an issue of concern to both countries and travellers can use it to [...]

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All travellers have a round the world trip plan in their back pocket but the journey Australian Ben Carlin completed in 1958.
Ben modified an Amphibious Jeep by enclosing the cabin to provide rudimentary accommodation and adding a streamlined nose to smooth out the sea handling. Ben and his wife Elinore set out from Montreal, [...]

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