Trip: Living in the Land Down Under
There are [174] stories from my trip: Living in the Land Down Under
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Nov 2021 | Views [227]
It's not a palindrome, but an anagram. Years ago, my friend Krista spent close to two years in Australia. She raved about Karijini National Park, therefore when a good friend speaks so personally about a place it must be special. When I looked at it ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, australia, hiking, national park, rocks
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 5 Nov 2021 | Views [226]
The most unexpected moments occur when you have room in your schedule for spontaneity. These days, people tend to leave no "wiggle room" in their lives for these unexpected detours that could turn out for the better. You never know what those detours ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 4 Nov 2021 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 2 Nov 2021 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 2 Nov 2021 | Views [240]
From the Queensland coast I've now hitchhiked more than 3,500 kilometres. Yesterday I had to say goodbye to Annie, my new Danish friend. She dropped me in Broome whilst she decided to continue her journey west. I thought about camping again but I booked ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 1 Nov 2021 | Views [207]
In the searing heat I stood just out of Kununurra, just after entering Western Australia (WA), wondering when my next lift was going to be. I've hitchhiked more than 3,000 kilometres already. A gorgeous lady named Annie pulled up in her maroon vehicle.... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 28 Oct 2021 | Views [229]
Some guidebooks state "Litchfield-do, Kaka-don't," basically indicating that Litchfield is the better of the two national parks. A few months ago, I met a lovely lady named Chrisney, her partner, Josh, and her father Steve. They invited me to come stay ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 28 Oct 2021 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 26 Oct 2021 | Views [164]
For much of the pandemic I haven't even had an actual pair of shoes...just a pair of thongs. Also, I can count the number of times I've worn a jumper on one hand. I've received my first jab, and I'm ready for this ever-lasting pandemic to finally be ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 29 Jul 2021 | Views [184]
It was a long journey to the Tip of Australia, so it was gonna be a long journey down. This is one of those very special journeys where I've had to just roll with the punches. Regardless if I've had to sleep in a tent or give up after several hours with ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 | Photo Gallery
Torres Strait
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AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021 | Views [186]
Now that I've been to the Tip of Australia, I feel I have to go even further north. If it were possible at the moment I would try to get across to Papua New Guinea. Until recently I figured the Torres Strait Islands were somewhat like Norfolk Island ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 25 Jul 2021 | Views [299]
I'm on top of the world!!!! A euphoric feeling I had today, like that feeling Jack had as he stood at the front of the Titanic. After reaching Bamaga yesterday I thought about making a B-line for the Tip but I thought I'd rather do it when I'm refreshed ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 24 Jul 2021 | Views [412]
I made it as far as Weipa a couple of days ago and that's where my progress somewhat stalled. There's not a lot to do in Weipa but it's a good provision stop and the beachside campground is really lovely. I should add that I met some really lovely people ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021 | Views [200]
An extraordinary adventure has begun. The Australian version of Alaska's Dalton Highway or Russia's Kolyma Highway is in my eyes. The journey to Cape York is known as the "Trip to the Tip." It's something of a pilgrimage or rite of passage for many Aussies;... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 16 Jul 2021 | Photo Gallery
An extraordinary journey through some wild country. Cooktown, Hope Vale, and then all the way to the Top of Australia!
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AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 11 Jul 2021 | Photo Gallery
Indigenous community a short driving distance from Cairns, yet a world away...
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AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 8 Jul 2021 | Views [195]
Travelling with Cate and her two kids has been a real highlight these past couple of days. This morning we started with a walk to Scallywags Cafe for brekkie. Coffee and a big breakfast would start another big day. Why didn't my parents take all of us ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 7 Jul 2021 | Photo Gallery
Koalas, wallabies, and a very peaceful air
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AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 7 Jul 2021 | Views [215]
Of all aspects of travel, the people I meet are what I appreciate most. A stand-out tourist site or a beautiful beach will always be there but it's the people who often alter the course of your travels, and that happened to me the other day. Outside ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 6 Jul 2021 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 26 Jun 2021 | Views [162]
What a day! Today I attended my first in-person TED Talk. A number of speakers were there covering a varying range of topics. My dream is to do my own TED Talk, and I can think of a number of topics I can discuss.
Being here today required working ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 16 Jun 2021 | Photo Gallery
Two states in one day!
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NORFOLK ISLAND | Tuesday, 15 Jun 2021 | Views [167]
Sad I am today. Eight times I've been to Norfolk Island, and for the 8th time, I'm leaving the place I love most. Eight trips I've been to the Bounteous Isle, and eight times I've had a beaming smile during my journey.
Shout-outs go out to many ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Tuesday, 8 Jun 2021 | Views [348]
Happy Bounty Day!! Today is the 165th anniversary of the Pitcairn Islanders landing on Norfolk Island. On 8 June, 1856, 193 settlers arrived on the Morayshire and landed on an island where two convict settlements were once formed. The islanders landed ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 6 Jun 2021 | Views [188]
The weather has been erratic for the past day or two but it hasn't stopped me from taking Norfolk Island by storm (no pun intended). One minute it's sunny and a few minutes later it's bucketing down as the winds thrash. After broken sleep last night ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Friday, 4 Jun 2021 | Views [235]
For the 8th time I've returned to my happy place: Norfolk Island that is! COVID-19 has thoroughly wreaked havoc of practically all my travel plans both this year and last year. The last time I was on a plane was when I flew back from Thailand last year, ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 17 Feb 2021 | Views [283]
When people think of conspiracies, they tend to think of the most off-the-wall things. Conspiracy theorists believe the Moon landings were a hoax, and that the CIA masterminded 9/11, causing the buildings to implode. Even this awful pandemic has resulted ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 9 Nov 2020 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Monday, 12 Oct 2020 | Views [398]
A few days ago, a lovely lady named Chonita showed me a video of her at the controls of a small Cessna aircraft over the Great Barrier Reef, and said "Oh my, you've just inspired me." The other day I was the first customer at Le Shack in Airlie Beach, ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 | Views [322]
I love Australia, plain and simple! COVID-19 hasn't exactly wrecked all of my travel plans; it's just placed them on the back burner. If things were normal, I'd be in Russia or somewhere in Europe at the moment. Despite the disaster of a year 2020 has ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 21 Sep 2020 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 9 Sep 2020 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 6 Sep 2020 | Photo Gallery
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AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 22 Mar 2020 | Views [487] | Comments [1]
COVID-19 has officially wreaked havoc. When I flew from Bangkok to Gold Coast last week a device was held to my forehead to see if I had a fever, and at Australian immigration I was asked if I've recently been to China, South Korea, Iran, or Italy. The ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 12 Jan 2020 | Views [580] | Comments [1]
From Anson Bay to Emily Bay, It's my final full day on Norfolk Island. The colour was magical today. I slept in reasonably late after walking all the way home last night. Several days ago I met a Fijian lady named Jipa when she offered me a lift home.... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Tuesday, 7 Jan 2020 | Views [330]
Norfolk Island is so dry at the moment I can hardly recognize it. The grass is brown practically everywhere and I get painful thorns in my feet when I walk barefoot. This morning would bring some cooler temperatures and grey skies. As I called into the ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sunday, 5 Jan 2020 | Views [391]
To the "duchess of my travels" I've returned, the same way MacArthur vowed to return to the Philippines. Every time, before I leave Norfolk, I utter MacArthur's famous words. Every time, I've returned to where I love most. Coming to Norfolk is always ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Monday, 3 Jun 2019 | Views [336]
More adventures with Juliett took place today. It's my final full day on my latest adventure on "the Rock" as many locals call it. Norfolk is so dependent on the ship that things can be out of stock for weeks at a time. I've never seen the shelves of ... Read more >
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