Posts made during August, 2010
The Brian Thacker Radio Show.
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
I have my own regular travel show on the radio! Well, it’s not entirely my show. I will be a regular guest on MTR 1377 with Steve Vizard on Tuesdays at 12.30pm talking all things travel (that’s me in the pic on the left). This week we’ll be talking about wacky festivals – which is handy seeing as I’ve written an entire book about wacky festivals. We’ll also be talking about… I’ve got no idea yet. You’ll just have to listen on Tuesday at 12.30 to find out. You can catch me on the wireless (if you’re in Melbourne) or you can listen online here. And I’m sorry for… (read more)
A quick trip to Spain and Argentina.
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
I recently went on a quick trip to Spain and Argentina. Okay, it was only overnight. And it was less than a two-hour drive from Melbourne. My girlfriend Beth and I went to a Tapas Night at Rocky Passes Estate in Whiteheads Creek near Seymour. Rocky Passes is owned and run by Candi Westney and Victor Oles (who is also an incredibly gifted wood craftsmen). Candi is Australian and Victor is Argentinean, but they whip up some of the best Spanish tapas I have ever eaten. And it was all washed down with their delectable red wines. We started with a bottle of… (read more)
Memories from Byron.
Sunday, August 15th, 2010
It’s been a while since I last blogged, but that’s because I have been really busy (okay, and a bit slack). I’ve got a bit to catch up on, but I’ll start with the Byron Bay Writer’s Festival from last weekend. And what a festival it was. In fact, I’d say it is my favourite Australian Writer’s Festival. The venue was fantastic, the crowds were large and appreciative, there were lots of interesting/funny/informative/controversial panels, some great dinners and parties and, best of all, the weather was simply marvelous. All the panels that I was in went extremely well with crowds over 500 for most of my sessions (which was somewhat daunting I have to say)… (read more)