The trademark moustache and laidback Tasmanian attitude remain, but Rob Wilkinson did allow himself one luxury after earning $1.5 million as Australia’s first PFL world champion last year. ”I bought myself a Porsche Macan,” the man known as ‘Razor’ told Wide World of Sports on the eve of Sunday’s 2023 …
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Nice – now a Unesco-listed city thanks to its prowess as a winter destination – has always been popular in the later months of the year as the temperature drops elsewhere. In fact, Queen Victoria spent her winters in a palace on Cimiez hill overlooking the city, making the whole …
Read More »Budget, treat, splurge on the Côte d’Azur: where to stay, eat and explore
It’s still warm-enough to swim in the sea until the end of October on the Côte d’Azur, and you can enjoy meals on an outdoor terrace into December. On the sea, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta runs this year from 24 September to 8 October, while Monaco’s prestigious yacht show …
Read More »Budget, treat, splurge in Marseille-Provence: where to stay, eat, and explore
Marseille is France’s second city and the capital of sunny Provence, famed for its diversity, vibrant street life, and mix of metropolitan culture and Mediterranean beaches. As late summer melts into early autumn, temperatures are warm and balmy, making this the ideal time to enjoy shops purveying pure chic and …
Read More »Budget, treat, splurge in Toulon: where to stay, eat and explore
Toulon is a wonderfully vibrant port city on the Mediterranean, well-placed for spending time on the sandy beaches and shingle coves of the Med, as well as being a perfect base for exploring the unforgettable landscapes and beautiful villages of Provence, with their superb food and vineyards. Late summer, autumn …
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