Born in Nigeria to Irish parents, Brian Johnston was destined to become a travel writer: he has lived in Switzerland, the UK and China, and now calls Sydney home.

As a connoisseur of good global food, we decided to catch up with Brian to find out more about his favourite food destinations: 

An exciting frenzy of sweeping skylines, bustling streets, aspiring artists and divine cuisine, Manhattan is what dreams are made of. And what better way to be introduced to this vibrant New York borough than with an expert? 

Part of the Travel Corporation since 2000, the boutique vineyard Bouchard Finlayson has flourished under the guidance of its owner and director, Victoria Tollman, and Peter Finlayson, its founder and cellar- master. Known fondly as the ‘Pioneer of Pinot Noir,’ we decided to catch up with Peter and find out more about his extensive knowledge on the wines of the world. Here is what he had to say: