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The Maharaja of Sydney
For two decades I’ve dreamt about an Indian palace on a peaceful lake in the desert of Rajasthan. It’s a hotel now, but when I first fell in love with it, the Lake Palace in Udaipur was home to a … Continue reading
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Tagged india with kids, james bond palace, kaspia's caravan, Lake Palace, lake palace india, lake palace udaipur, luxury india, luxury travel with kids, octopussy, taj, taj lake palace, travel with kids, traveling with children, travelling with children, udaipur
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Geo-politics of polio eradication in Pakistan
The brutal murder this week of five Karachi health workers involved in a UN-backed polio eradication drive says more about the wider effect of misguided US policy in the area than it does anything new about the Pakistani Taliban. Polio … Continue reading
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Tagged karachi, Pakistan, polio, polio eradiction, polio in karachi, polio in pakistan, Taliban, vaccination in pakistan
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What a paramedic doesn’t want to see
Perhaps it comes as a surprise, but even as a paramedic I have been unable to watch, or even read about in length, news reports of the New Town shootings in the US. Many of my paramedic colleagues, especially those … Continue reading
Paramedico acquired by Canadian distributor
Paramedic the documentary has been picked up by respected Canadian sales agent Ouat Media who will be handling worldwide sales of the film. A 1-hour TV-length version of the film is also available from Ouat Media, who have had their … Continue reading
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Screening at Hazelhurst Arts Centre, Sutherland Shire
Sydney friends in the Sutherland Shire and abouts should get down to this screening of the film at the Hazelhurst Arts Centre on Sunday 9th December (there is one on the 4th also). Hope you can make it! I’ll be … Continue reading
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A Paramedico in London
If you’re ever invited to stay in the Chelsea area of London – go! Such a beautiful part of town, felt like I’d really made it, even if I have been sleeping on the lounge of a curiosity shop rented … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjamin Gilmour radio, blood, Colbert, Colbert Chelsea, colbert london, Haper Collins, HarperCollins visit, LAS, London Ambulance Service, London paramedic, Lysa Walder, paramedico, Paramedico in London, Paramedico review, publishing, Scott Pack, St. John, St. John Ambulance London, St. John UK, sweat and tea, tom reynolds, Waterstones
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Busan 2012
South Korea hosts Asia’s biggest film festival at the beachside city of Busan. Opening night is like the Oscars for the far east, with all the biggest names from Japan, Singapore, China and, of course, Korea. The city goes nuts … Continue reading
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Manga Medic!
Just our luck, as double Tsunami survivors, that on this short trip to Japan, one of the biggest typhoons ever to hit this country is blowing in now as I write. While I had a feeling something would go down, … Continue reading
The Cannes of Asia
Back in 2008, ‘Son of a Lion’ had it’s world premier at the Busan International Film Festival often referred to as ‘the Cannes of Asia’ and I went along, not knowing what I was in for. Turned out I ended up … Continue reading
‘Poetry of the Taliban’ Review
Surprising beauty and tenderness in the writing of these Afghan warriors provides a fresh perspective on a demonised people. BENJAMIN GILMOUR In the past decade, countless books have been published about the Taliban, examining its origin, ideology and goals. But … Continue reading
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