Monthly Archives: March 2008

Michael Palin, that icon of independent travel, actor, comedian and grandfather made his seventh visit to Australia to promote his latest book and TV series, New Europe. Roderick Eime hounded him, and his PR people, for two weeks to get … Continue reading →

The enormous chunk of tuna flesh bobbed on the end of the line supported by a small foam ball. Matt ladled great gobs of minced gills and guts onto the surface creating a lumpy, letterbox red slick just behind the … Continue reading →

Australasia’s largest inland lake was created by an enormous volcanic eruption less than two thousand years ago. Today it’s a hive of activity for lots of different reasons. Roderick Eime visits. Adrenalin junkies swarm to Taupo and the lake for … Continue reading →

Roderick Eime takes to the wing over the NSW Central Coast Main image: Al Sim/GoSoaring.com.au “Today we’re going to learn to fly,” I told my 12-year-old son. His eyes briefly lifted from the Playstation console, looked doubtfully at me and … Continue reading →

Have you long dreamed of learning to fly? Then Roderick Eime recommends that you pursue your passion and soar to new heights in a liberating glider. Today we’re going to learn to fly,” I said to my 12-year-old son. His … Continue reading →