It’s Christmas and Ian Wilson and partner Lynda are on safari in the Idube Game Reserve part of the Kruger National Park. Compelling photographs capture the essence of animals in their natural habitat.
Almanac Travels: Look Dad, I made it!
January 3, 2026 by 1 Comment
Reaching Cape Town reminded Ian Wilson of memories of his father as he recalls in his reflective piece.
Almanac Travel: Welcome To Kruger National Park
December 31, 2025 by 4 Comments
The wonders of the Kruger National Park prove to be a fascinating experience for Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda as he explains.
Almanac Travel: Soweto and Constitution Hill
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In one of the greatest days of travel that he has experienced, Ian Wilson takes a tour of Soweto
Almanac Travel: Jo-Burg’s Monster Mall
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Ian Wilson and partner Lynda are catching the sights in Johannesburg in the first stage of their trip to Africa.
Almanac Travel: Welcome to Johannesburg
December 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reports on the ‘joys’ of a long-haul flight to Johannesburg
Almanac Reviews: British Film Festival 2025 – Finale: Hamnet and Saipan Reviews
December 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
The British Film Festival 2025 has reached its finale as Ian Wilson reviews two of the films screened, Hamnet’ and ‘Saipan’.
Almanac Reviews: ‘The Thing With Feathers’ and ‘Nuremberg’
December 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Wilsons have seen plenty of films of late. Here, Ian reviews two more films that were average at best.
Almanac Reviews – The British Film Festival, Week 3: Continued excellence at the BFF25
November 25, 2025 by 2 Comments
The Wilsons are making the most of BFF25, even if it squeezes the budget somewhat. The quality of the films make it worthwhile.
Almanac Reviews: Week 2 – The British Film Festival, and one of the best films of 2025
November 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
It’s Week 2 of The British Film Festival. Ian Wilson reviews four of the films, including a candidate for one of the best films of 2025
Almanac Reviews: A cracker and a dud to kick off The British Film Festival
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reviews three films he recently viewed at the cinema; one dud and one cracker featured at The British Film Festival; and, Jennifer Lawrences’s latest film.
Almanac Reviews: ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Roofman’ – Film Reviews
November 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews two new film releases, ‘Frankenstein’, and ‘Roofman’.
Almanac (Film) Reviews – ‘Bugonia’ and ‘After The Hunt’
November 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson takes us to the cinema again to review two films that attracted his attention. He wasn’t disappointed.
Almanac memories: Arthur Ashe’s Autograph
October 28, 2025 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson recalls the time he obtained tennis great Arthur Ashe’s autograph.
Almanac (Film) Review: A Deep Dive Into ‘The Boss’
October 24, 2025 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson offers his perspective on the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me To Nowhere’ and suggests which artists might be next in line for similar showcasing.
Almanac Cinema: A slow start to movie season
October 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
With the footy season well and truly over Ian Wilson has more time to spend at the movies. He reviews two recent new releases he has viewed but Ian was not overly impressed by them as he explains.
Almanac Life: The Belligerent Seagull
October 10, 2025 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson has a love for the comedy greats such as Peter Cook, Looney Tunes and Basil Fawlty. Coming across a couple of belligerent seagulls in Robe it provided a scenario for some comedic fun for Ian and Lynda as Ian explains.
Almanac Travel: Five days in Robe
October 3, 2025 by 10 Comments
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda recently spent five fulfilling days enjoying the delights and beauty of Robe on the Limestone Coast of South Australia.
Almanac Film: Desert Island DVDs
September 14, 2025 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson lists his favourite films and wonders which to select as a Desert Island DVD if the occasion was ever called for. Ian challenges readers to nominate their Desert Island DVDs.
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