Quaint and Quirky Stop Offs Between Sydney and Melbourne
Check out these funky little towns and their surrounds next time you’re driving from Sydney to Melbourne or vice versa. Beechworth Travel time: 3 hour drive from Melbourne Play time: A day trip Things to do: – A tour around Old Beechworth Gaol (make sure you check tour times in advance or you might...
In and Around Wilson’s Prom in 24 Hours
Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960I can’t believe I’ve lived in Melbourne for 29 years and have never visited Wilson’s Prom. I think it’s because I’ve been telling myself I’d need a whole week to make it worth my time. Turns out I couldn’t have been more wrong. Here’s what we managed to pack in over...
Ship Life: 250 Young Leaders From 12 Countries Sail for 6 Weeks
We embarked on a journey not knowing what we’d find. Like explorers, our expectations were challenged at every turn and we each faced personal and common battles. 240 young leaders aged between 18-30 from 12 countries around the world The first two weeks in Japan seemed comfortable, despite the cell-like accomodation in Tokyo and...
A Kid on Sunrise Beach in Noosa Made My Day
I went for a run-quickly-turned-walk along Sunrise/Sunshine beach this afternoon to skip around in the waves and do other child-like movements that might make others question my sanity. I came across a long stick as I was heading back; at the time I was digging my big toes into the sand to create lines,...
Van Life on the East Coast of Australia- Life Update
Friends and family more commonly ask, “Where are you?” than “How are you?” these days, based on my Instagram posts. I thought maybe it’s time I share what I’ve been up to over the past few months, as well as what’s ahead. Where am I? I arrived back in Noosa two days ago, after...
The No Shoe Life- A Short Poem
For years you caused such pain,But without you feels wrong and strange.You were useless, yet demanding,Your upkeep was outstanding.I knew something was wrong,Yet I kept you hanging on.You required more attention,Instead I let you go unmentioned.Now the void is devastingly real,Even the biggest bandaid can’t conceal,How bad things have become.What’s done is done.I dedicate...
Goodbye The Whitsundays: 4 Months of Highlights
Tomorrow I am saying goodbye to the Whitsundays after living in the area for four months. Despite having a ball out on the water and creating some great memories, I couldn’t be more ready to move on. During my stay I lived in an area called Cannonvale, which is about a 10-minute drive to...
Hiking to Castle Rock on Percy Isles, QLD
This post follows on from my previous post “Spontaneous Sailing Trip from Airlie to Brisbane” We went on a hike to Castle Rock, one of the highest points on Percy Island, Queensland. Thankfully a dreadlocked bloke named Lindsey drove us as far up the mountain as the track would allow. There was nine of...