Travel is less about destinations than what happens along the way. These posts draw from lived experience—movement, observation, and the moments that sit between places—where environment, culture, and perspective quietly reshape how the journey is understood.
Long road trips have a way of inspiring strange traditions. Whether it’s spotting steam-train signs, counting caravans, or inventing games to pass the kilometres, travellers find creative ways to stay entertained. Sometimes the simplest roadside joke becomes a ritual that lasts for years and turns every journey into an adventure.
Toot! Toot! It’s A Train! Games For Road Trips Read More »
Australia’s vast Outback, isolated highways, and rugged wilderness hide some of the world’s most chilling missing persons mysteries. From remote desert roads to abandoned bush tracks, discover the darker side of Australian travel, true crime, and unexplained disappearances that continue to haunt tourists, backpackers, and locals across the country.
Vanishing Downunder: The Terrifying Mystery of Missing Persons in Australia Read More »
Ahoy, fellow sea enthusiasts! Have you ever noticed that when it comes to naming recreational fishing boats, there’s a certain charm in simplicity? It seems like the name “Bob” has become the unsung hero of the nautical world, making waves as the go-to moniker for boat owners who prefer a dash of humour with their
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Australia’s wildlife has a terrifying reputation, but statistics suggest otherwise. The sharks, snakes and spiders are deadly but barely register compared with the far more common hazards found throughout the big brown land. Before visiting Australia, tourists have similar concerns. Not the cost of the flights to get there.Not the jet lag after arriving.Not even
Dear Tourist: Australia Isn’t Trying to Kill You (Mostly) Read More »
If you’re planning a trip to Walpole and wondering what camping at Nornalup Inlet is really like, here’s a firsthand look. We spent six days based at Rest Point Caravan Park — boating, fishing, and soaking in one of Western Australia’s most peaceful estuaries — discovering it’s about far more than just what ends up
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Humanity’s moon landing remains a topic of debate. The author believes it was faked, arguing that the absence of superhuman abilities in the footage and the lack of further lunar exploration support the claim. The Moon’s potential for scientific use, unexploited by humans, further fuels skepticism about the historic event. They also question the absence of moon-related plans in missions to Mars.
To The Moon and Back Read More »
It’s disappointing when we find out someone, whom we’ve never met, has listened to everything we say, and our device let them hear it. In fact, all our electronic devices are broadcasting our lives to strangers, and you may not even know it. Most people fear the camera in the lid of their laptop. They
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Apply the word ‘photographer’ to writing fiction, and many listeners think of ‘war’ right away. If you’re over sixty, you’ll have more than a ninety per cent chance of thinking war correspondent. I say this because my first test readers assumed the same. They were surprised (or disappointed) to find out that my story had
Stories About Photographers: Is ‘War Correspondent’ The Only Option? Read More »
Fresh food is best, right? Well, a little of our ‘old country life’ has just arrived at our Manurah home. One of our pullets has laid her first tiny egg! We are back to having homegrown eggs for our homemade breakfasts! It’s always exciting to see little chickens grow and then lay their first tiny
Chickens For Laying Homemade Nom Read More »
A woman named Verna Julenthorpe was found dead at Nudgee Beach, Moreton Bay sparking concerns for safety in the area known for its quietness. Although similarities exist with past murders, police insist there is no connection. This tragic incident raises questions about the dangers of isolated locations, especially during storms.
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