With all this extra time on my hands recently, I’ve been trying my best to fill them with books. The latest, Boy Swallows Universe. I know I may be one of the last people in the world (nay, universe) to read it, so please don’t spoil the ending. As the words consumed me and my … Continue reading Holidaying from Home
I meant it when I said I was on a mission. After visiting the South Coast a few weeks ago following the devastating fires, I’ve made it my mandate to #holidayherethisyear. Plus, it’s easy and cheap to holiday at home, which means more holidays. Are you with me yet? A nice ninety minute drive away, … Continue reading Back to the Blue Mountains
Holidaying down South has always helped clear my head. It could be for a week or just a weekend, but it’s usually exactly what I need. Now the South Coast needs our help. It’s on the front pages of newspapers worldwide. Fires tore through taking lives, homes and what was for most businesses, their busiest … Continue reading Supporting the South Coast
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So how many does a video count for? Prepare for my longest blog ever. Continue reading Flick: Western Australia 2019
Following the curves of shadows along the rock face we arrived at our destination. The red earth around the small pool of water, although undisturbed, had a sense of inviting, calling us to come and take a seat. In its purest form, we were being welcomed to country. To the land of the Anangu people, … Continue reading At the core of Australia
Getting towards the end of our road trip and, having almost burnt a hole where the odometer used to be, you’d think we might start slowing down. You’d be wrong. Having reached the far South coast of Western Australia, here’s what we shoved into give or take three or four days. Apologies in advance as … Continue reading Coasting through West Australia
“Maybe we shouldn’t have had a beer at lunch” he smirked as we approached the edge of the cliff. The waves crashing against the red rocks a good forty metres below us. A guard rail? Nope. A warning sign? Nah. A parks and wildlife officer telling you to stay back? God no, we’re in Western … Continue reading Meet the Margaret River
Upon learning that the name of the island translates to ‘rat’s nest‘, the expectations weren’t really that high. The reality of Rottnest though, is far from a pile of rat’s nests. Turquoise water washing up against sparkling beaches with every twist and turn, there’s no better excuse to keep taking breathers from riding, even if … Continue reading Riding ’round Rottnest
You know when you find that place, that place where time stops and preferably phone reception does too. The sort of place where you’re happy to lose track of time and where you left your shoes. Where a walk along the beach can be the entire plan for the day, but there is still plenty … Continue reading Sweet, sweet Shoalhaven
Growing up sometimes means awful things like annual leave. But saying no to a summer in Europe doesn’t mean you’re sentenced to home detention. And if you’re clever enough to pick a keeper like I did, a surprise weekend away might even be on the cards. The clue: eggs and meringue. The answer: unyoked. In … Continue reading Venturing to Kangaroo Valley
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