Paris. It's vibrant, exciting, dynamic and constantly surprising.
Favourite place within WA to take a short break?
Rottnest Island. You can get there in under an hour but it's like going to a different country. A night on a boat at Rottnest is worth a week anywhere else.
Best place in Perth to take out-of-towners?
The newly renovated Rottnest Hotel for lunch - great food and atmosphere in a totally unique environment; a showcase for WA tourism.
Biggest travel disaster and what did you learn from it?
You still need seasickness tablets on the Queen Mary.
What's always in your carry-on luggage?
iPhone for email, tunes and movies.
Where have you always wanted to travel/holiday but haven't managed to yet?
Antarctica.
What is your favourite interstate/overseas restaurant/bar/hotel?
Otto, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
What was the most recent book you read?
Fiasco. The American Military Adventure in Iraq by Thomas E Ricks.
What WA/Perth restaurant do you keep going back to?
Deco at The Raffles. Consistently great, brilliant view, lively bar and walking distance home.
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