Castlemaine, Fiji website, Rome, Steinway and W5, Belfast

John Crook discovers a great pastry shop in Castlemaine, Victoria. Ren Zwiers has details of the new website for Fiji Tourism www.fiji.travel. Geoff Harrison presents a word picture of Rome, Italy. Frances Beasley uncovers the history of Steinway pianos in Munich, Germany. David Gordon from Travelbites Radio visits W5, 'The Odyssey in Belfast. Geoff Harrison heads for the Grampians (Victoria). LISTEN TO PODCAST ON PLAYER BELOW
Travelradio Australia #156

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Discovering Porto Ercole where Romans enjoy a coastal break

Just a couple of hours north of Rome, on the Italian west coast lies the charming town of Porto Ercole which is popular with Romans and tourists alike thanks to its easy-going lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. I enjoyed a stopover in this town whilst on a Seadream II Mediterranean cruise several years ago. Host of 'Around the World' travel radio, Arthur von Wiesenberger recently visited the town as well and his report features on this week's 'Travel Radio Australia' podcast. Also on the show John Crook reviews Mitolo Wines, Frances Beasley finds a 'little bit of Africa' near her home in the Dordogne, France and Laura Powell talks about her recent experiences in Jordan. Enjoy the podcast by clicking the play button below.

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VIDEO: Rome - the eternal city

The ancient city of Rome is a delight to visit for anyone who enjoys history - there's Roman ruins all over the place! However, even those of us (including yours truly) who don't spend a lot of time visiting cathedrals and historic sites still enjoy holidaying in the Italian capital.

It's a great place for people watching, walking, drinking capuccinos in little cafes, enjoying gelati in a cone along the way and all those delightful practices. Be warned, restaurants tend to be expensive by Australian and American standards, but the food is very good. If you're on a budget, stick to the countless pizza and pasta places or, dare I say it, McDonald's and keep the spare cash for purchasing imitation designer wear from street markets or the real stuff from the glitzy stores.

We stayed in a budget hotel in the central Rome Terminii area. There are literally hundreds of reasonably priced hotels within walking distance of Rome's main rail station.