Broome is one of those places that does not quite make sense until you are standing in it. A town of a few thousand people at the top of Western Australia, two thousand kilometres from the nearest city of any size, with red pindan dirt running straight into turquoise water, camels on the beach at…
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Driving is arguably one of the best ways to see the best of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery on your own schedule and at your own pace. But before you get behind the wheel, it is important to understand the basics of renting a car and driving in the country. Whether you hope to show your…
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There is a particular freedom to driving in Australia that is genuinely difficult to replicate anywhere else. The distances are real, the landscapes shift in ways that feel almost theatrical, and the sense of having the road largely to yourself for long stretches is something that visitors from more densely populated countries find startling and…
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Thanks to its wide range of outdoor activities, Queenstown has rightly earned its reputation as New Zealand’s adventure capital. Many visitors come for the excitement of bungy jumping or jet boating against the backdrop of the region’s stunning mountains and lakes. But beyond these thrilling options, cycling offers a calmer and more personal way to…
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The name of the next station on my Tasmanian tour was “Lower Landing”, I didn’t really like that name actually. It’s a bit false. And the name was totally false. It’s a custom built station for the sake of the Western Wilderness Railway. That took the shine off the stop there, but didn’t take the…
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“It’s not yours India, hands off” – Don’t Stop Living. Who countrifies an ocean? Seriously! And the answer is INDIA.🇮🇳Nutheads. The only country in the world to countrify an ocean and claim it as theirs is INDIA – well it’s not yours. Hands off, India. I am renaming it The Africalasian Ocean to decountrify it…
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“Sing a sad song in a lonely place, and try to put a word in for me” – Noel Gallagher. Back in 2010, I spent just short of 6 months living and working in Tasmania. It was a totally magical time of my life! In that time, I worked with a Devonport based agricultural company…
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“Fly me down to capital city in the sun” – Noel Gallagher. Inspired by Nomadic Backpacker Trevor Warman’s post on capital cities he skip-packed on his journeys, here is a list of capital cities that escaped me to date (as of September 2024). For whatever reason, I have visited all these countries below but I…
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Are you planning a trip to Brisbane in a caravan? It’s a great idea! Caravan adventures are a quintessential part of the Australian experience, offering freedom, flexibility, and a unique way to explore the beautiful landscapes of Brisbane and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or a newcomer to caravan travel, ensuring a safe and…
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Long overdue then this one! Seventeen years ago this week I was backpacking in the North Island of New Zealand. Across a brace of trips to New Zealand, I have backpacked the North Island and the South Island but not yet Stewart Island. I ended up in Rotorua where I have backpacked through twice. I…
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