The rumble of hooves against the earth building like thunder, the yee-hahs of horsemen filling the air. As the herd raced towards and then over the cliff-face, the riders following grind to a halt. Except one. He continues on, leaping into the air and over the edge. “The man from Snowy River” they murmur to … Continue reading Oh man, oh Snowy River
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
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
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
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
“Do you know anywhere good to eat in Melbourne?” This message has been popping up in my inbox more and more frequently over the last few years. Maybe it has something to do with millions of pictures of meals that consume my mobile memory, or the somewhat mad ramblings of my love-affair with the not … Continue reading Melbourne Musts
Off to Orange we go, after a quick pit stop in Thirlmere for his family Christmas (it’s on the way, right?). Loaded with ham, turkey and all the trimmings, plus some pretty sweet Santa sacks, we messaged mum to get the Christmas pudding in the oven and hit the road. It would be the first … Continue reading A Christmas in the Country
What do you get when you take ten Drifters, two days, too many drinks and sweet digs in Palm Beach? Scroll on. Thanks to Josh for everything, Olly for the dance moves, Clem for the chaos, and everyone else for totally bringing it. Merry Christmas, kids. E x Continue reading Drifting to Palm Beach
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