My time in Sydney was fairly short-lived. That’s not to say anything against the city at … Five fantastic day trips from PerthRead more
Australia
Twenty four hours in Australia’s Blue Mountains
It turned out to be exactly one year to the day that I first arrived in … Twenty four hours in Australia’s Blue MountainsRead more
Two days to Darwin: reaching the tropical capital
After my magical experience of journeying to the heart of Australia, my thoughts turned northwards. My … Two days to Darwin: reaching the tropical capitalRead more
Stars, sand and solitude: a journey to the heart of Australia
With my farmwork finished and my second Working Holiday Visa safely granted, it was time to … Stars, sand and solitude: a journey to the heart of AustraliaRead more
Beach, booze and barbecues: spending Christmas in Australia
As I sit in my attic room in Leeds in the north of England, bundled up … Beach, booze and barbecues: spending Christmas in AustraliaRead more
How long-term solo travel helped my career
In January 2016 I quit my professional job, got rid of most of my possessions, and … How long-term solo travel helped my careerRead more
How to see the Great Ocean Road without a car
Australia is a place where it helps to have a car to get around; the distances … How to see the Great Ocean Road without a carRead more
The Bumblefuck Chronicles, part 2: onions, backpacker wine, and an unexpected winter
I seem to begin every post now with an apology for my absence. My excuse this … The Bumblefuck Chronicles, part 2: onions, backpacker wine, and an unexpected winterRead more
The Bumblefuck Chronicles, part 1: How NOT to do your 88 days of farmwork
Reader. Hello. Thank you for still being here. It’s been a while, once again. If you … The Bumblefuck Chronicles, part 1: How NOT to do your 88 days of farmworkRead more
Broke in Brisbane; or, how I didn’t give up on my Working Holiday Visa
Reader, it’s been a while. Hello. I’ll start by apologising for the silence, and the massive … Broke in Brisbane; or, how I didn’t give up on my Working Holiday VisaRead more
