Travel

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.

Dear Tourist: Australia Isn’t Trying to Kill You (Mostly)

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

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To The Moon and Back

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.

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Stories About Photographers: Is ‘War Correspondent’ The Only Option?

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

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The Restroom Paradox

Public restrooms are often judged based on cleanliness and comfort, creating high expectations. However, perspectives shift dramatically based on urgency. When desperate, even the most basic facilities can feel luxurious. Recognizing the conveniences of clean restrooms can foster gratitude rather than criticism, highlighting the disparities in global sanitation standards.

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