“Imagine if you found a place so beautiful it wouldn’t matter if you couldn’t leave your room for a day or two” Be careful what you wish for. Because that’s exactly what happened to us on the last leg of our Vietnamese trip. After Phong Nha we bused it to Hue, enjoyed a one night … More Our Last Stop: Phu Quoc: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
It’s 10 o’clock at night and we’re hurtling along the tracks on Train Street, and through Hanoi city. This time we’re on the inside of a Vietnam Sleeper Train, northward bound to the hills of Sapa. ETA 6am the next day. Fast forward eight hours and it’s been a noisy night of relentless rocking, bouncing, … More Slowing Down in Sapa
“The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” — Gilbert K. Chesterto We are travelling through Vietnam the same way we travel through Australia, slowly, mindfully and with awareness and appreciation for every day. Okay, it’s not quite the same. We don’t have our own wheels and van … More Slow Travel in Hoi An
With Australia Day being celebrated this week I thought I’d look back to some of our favourite spots around the country. In this vast, expansive land you’ll find pristine beaches and jewelled sea, breathtaking gorges and a serene, big skied outback with big hearted hospitality. Dorothea Mackellar was right, it is indeed “a land of … More Australian Favourites
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” From the creativity of farmers in the fields of North Queensland to the cool and colourful Melbourne city skyline, the world keeps turning. The sun rises and sets, people seek purpose, to be happy and find their own version of peace … More End of Year Wishes – Enjoy the Ride
So what’s the big deal with Magnetic Island in Queensland’s tropical north? Here’s a quick and easy guide to spending a day on one of Australia’s favourite islands. … More Magnetic Island – What’s the Attraction?
For nine weeks I walked along a beautiful stretch of pristine beach in Far North Queensland. Every day I breathed in fresh sea air, felt the sun on my back and the gentle breeze on my cheeks. Some days the skies were grey but it was always peaceful. Everyone deserves peace. This short post is … More A Peace Bubble from Far North Queensland
Our long relaxing house stay in Cooktown is over but the nomadic, tropical adventures continue. We’re back in our van, back on the road and our next stop is Archer Point, where the lighthouse meets the sea, one of our favourite camp spots. It’s only about twenty kilometres south of Cooktown. We’re travelling slowly and … More From the Beach to Babinda
“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” – Anthony Bourdain After leaving Mossman we’re back in our home on wheels, and heading towards the Atherton Tablelands nearby, an area we haven’t fully explored yet. That’s about to change. We have three weeks before our next house sit in Cooktown, plenty of … More Touring the Tablelands
After our trip to The Tip we arrive back in Mossman, back to our home stay for another three weeks. We’d already fallen in love with the dogs and the two birds the week prior to leaving so, coming in to an exuberant welcome from Benji and Marley, feels like coming home. The Homesit The … More A Month in Mossman
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