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.
Facebook promised a country break, but karaoke, pizza and curiosity did the real work. Margo and I escaped to Dwellingup, explored its railway history, admired flowers, photographed the scenery and discovered clever cycling facilities. I’m still a city bloke, but next time we’ll return with our tent and insect repellent.
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A yachtsman’s routine morning near Moreton Island turned horrifying when a tangled rope released a young woman’s body beneath his anchored vessel. With no reported missing tourists, no confirmed identity and no known cause of death, police are searching Lucinda Bay and surrounding waterways for answers to a disturbing mystery.
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Newgrange is usually described as a tomb, but its winter-solstice alignment suggests something more deliberate. Could this immense Neolithic monument have served as a calendar, ceremonial centre and gathering place? Step beyond the accepted explanation and explore why Ireland’s ancient builders may have created it for the living, not only the dead.
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Margo has collected feathers since childhood, rescuing each one she finds and carrying it home for safekeeping. Watching her reveals how much a simple habit can tell us about someone. Writers collect things too: gestures, expressions and peculiar behaviours that may one day give fictional characters their own convincing lives.
Orphaned Feathers. A Strange Collection Obsession of 60+ Years (or Healthy Hobby?) Read More »
I’m afraid of heights, so when my yacht’s masthead light failed, I sent my boastful mate Graham up instead—at least in fiction. Climbing a mast takes skill, nerve and trust, especially when every movement below becomes a sweeping arc above. That’s why yachties should never underestimate the risk involved.
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If you can pull yourself away from the Lyrca element of social media, there’s a soft-sell online advertising that authors of fiction can use for their work. It’s called Instagram. The soft-sell approach is just as important for online promotions as the hard-hitting direct ones. I’ve found that new followers come from every corner of […]
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Australia experiences intense and unpredictable storms that pose significant risks, particularly to drivers. Many fatalities occur when drivers attempt to navigate flooded roads, misjudging the danger. This is exacerbated by the country’s flat terrain, where sudden rainfall can create dangerous conditions in moments. Awareness and caution are crucial for survival.
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The machine of a dreamSuch a clean machineWith the pistons a-pumpin’And the hubcaps all gleam -M
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 »