Mike Canavan
The Classics Bought Back To Life
My father has always had a great love of classical music. Some of my fondest memories as a child, was sitting with him, listening...
The Air You Breathe, Killing You Softly With Every Breath You...
Once upon a time I lived in Hong Kong. A friend of mine, who resided in the mid-levels and performed autopsies for a living...
M*A*S*H turns 50: How A Wartime Dramedy Changed TV Forever
On September 17, 1972, a brand-new TV series hit the airwaves at CBS. Based on the multi-Academy Award nominated 1970 movie, which was itself...
Is There Anything Else On The Box Except Reality TV Shows?
Have you ever wondered why reality TV shows seem to be all that we see on TV these days. And there seems to be...
Beyond The Crown — The Story Behind The Crown Jewels
While watching the Royal procession of the Queen’s casket on its final journey to Westminster Abbey I was struck by not just the pomp...
Mysterious, Exotic, Romantic, Adventurous – South Africa Has It All
In another life, when I made TV commercials for a living, I visited South Africa often.
Having travelled around the world looking for unique, mysterious,...
The 8 Best New Museums Opening Around The World In 2022
From Serge Gainsbourg’s long-shuttered home to the brand-new Museum of Broadway, these are the coolest museums and galleries opening this year
There was a time,...
There’ll Never Be Another You: Vale Judith Durham RIP
I don’t know about you, but any time I hear Judith Durham sing, my heart is warmed, and my soul is lifted. For me...
Enjoying The Health Benefits Of Miso Soup
If you’re craving the comfort of a warm bowl of soup, you have a lot of options — and miso has proven to be...
Beautiful Bali. An Island Paradise
I must confess, I have a particularly soft spot in my heart for the wondrous destination of Bali. I have travelled to this mystical...
