About David Sly
After 30 years in journalism, Australian freelance writer, author and editor David Sly has been fortunate enough to indulge his passions in print. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, David has moved from newspapers to specialise in food and wine writing, being published in national and international magazines, from Gourmet Traveller to Decanter, and is Food & Wine Editor of SA Life magazine. He has focused intently on the specialised regional produce and wines of South Australia, winning national awards, and is a graduate of the University of Adelaide/ Le Cordon Bleu Gastronomy course.
He also continues to write extensively about many of his other consuming passions; travel throughout Australia and Asia, music (he still plays drums in several bands, and with his musical sons Miles and Lucas), theatre, comedy and snow skiing. David has penned three books, including an elegant coffee table history book about his homeland, This is South Australia.
Stairway to Heaven: Climbing China’s Great Wall for Cancer Charity
The Great Wall of China is such a complex riddle to understand as David Sly discovers on on a very special trip to one of the wonders of the world.
You’re Never Too Old to Surf in Australia
A novice surfer learns to love the waves in Southern Australia.
Get in Touch with the Wild Side: Adventures in Australian Paradise
Kangaroos, koalas and the endangered fairy penguins are just some of the wild characters you’ll meet when you visit the wild side of Australia’s magical and exotic island paradise — Kangaroo Island.
Getting Bashed for Children’s Charities
A very big man squeezed into a red lycra superhero jumpsuit is aghast. “I’ve been lied to and cheated out of a million bucks by the Chairman.” Can’t something be done to rectify this injustice? Mr Incredible stops and stares at me as though … Read more →
Boat Builder: Crafting the Feeling of Freedom
“When we went to the early boat shows, we were called cockroaches by the big manufacturers,” remembers Robert. “That’s OK; cockroaches survive atomic blasts. Most of those manufacturers are now gone. We’re still thriving.”
As Loud as They Come: Don Morison and the Wild Story of Donmo Guitars
In a humble backyard abode in South Australia, musician Don Morison has created an industry that has become the talk of the music world – Donmo Guitars. His guitars, with names like Rustbucket and Galvo, are as unique as they come, as loud as they come and in big demand.
The Ties That Bind Cricketers
Within the pavilion at Bradman Oval, a neat display of 132 neck ties in handsome timber and glass cases, boasting a kaleidoscope of colours, patterns and insignia, never fails to capture the attention of visiting players and cricket aficionados.
Ancient Purity — Tasmania’s Mineral Water Elixir
Water bubbling up from a bore beneath the Hamilton Inn in central Tasmania is touted as the purest mineral water in the world — an ancient elixir that is at least 7000 years old, stored in fissures between dolerite rock from the Jurassic period about 200 million years ago.
Swimming With Sea Life
Ever dreamed about swimming with dolphins? How about bluefin tuna or sea lions? David Sly writes about getting really close to nature in beautiful South Australia.
The Golden Fleece: Italian Fashion, Tasmanian Wool
Trefusis, the home of 31,000 sheep in Tasmania, produces some of the finest wools worldwide. In fact, Tasmania’s merino wool is the choice for exclusive Zegna Italian suits.
