It’s been a pretty dramatic couple of weeks for me. I should be packing up my stuff into my well-worn bag ready to jet off to New Zealand right now. But I’m not… instead I’m making Melbourne, Australia my home for the foreseeable future. In a turn of events that I never saw coming, I’ve … More Life in Melbourne
At its most basic level, travel is about experiencing new places and cultures – exposing yourself to the unknown and discovering the world. This is the usually the main outcome of trips abroad, whatever the length or the destination. But there are other motivations for travelling, especially long-term, that mean it’s usually about a bit … More In Pursuit Of…
As the boat dipped and bobbed leisurely towards the dock I realised I had no idea what to expect from this place, my first experience of one of Thailand’s famous tropical islands. All I knew of Koh Tao was that it was considered the diving capital of southeast Asia and it was kind of small. … More Thai Style Part 2: The Gulf Islands
The land of Oz. It’s as random and surprising as the otherworld Dorothy finds herself transported to in that famous film. In one corner there are cosmopolitan cities packed with well-dressed urbanites, cocktail bars and posh restaurants. Not forgetting the ground-breaking architecture, golden beaches and modern culture at its very best. Move northwards and you’ll … More The Land Of Australia
Long-term readers of this blog may have gathered that I’m a huge lover of all things wild. Nothing makes me happier than being totally surrounded by the spoils of Mother Nature, and whilst travelling I try to fill as many days as possible with such experiences. Here are my highlights of nature and wildlife around … More Travelling the Natural Way
The Dutch Guy He’s tall. Really tall. He’s outgoing and has a great sense of humour. He calls you ‘cute’ and makes you laugh. He’s handsome in an old-fashioned way. He’s on the verge of arrogance but his wit means he gets away with it. He smiles a lot and has a sunny disposition. He … More Men Around The World
TRAVELLERS BEWARE: Children, especially orphans, are not a tourist attraction! Harmony Farm, also known as the Cambodian Children Rural Development Organisation, is a Khmer-run NGO. It is located in a village a stone’s throw from Beng Mealea temple, about 70km northeast of Siem Reap. First off I want to make it clear that we didn’t … More Visiting a Cambodian Orphanage
When you have spent months and months saving up and planning for the trip of a lifetime, the few months before you actually leave can become rather daunting and uncomfortable. For so long our trip has been 18 months away, a year away, six months away – now all of a sudden it is only … More Pre-departure Jitters
Travelling Hippy 