Abzorbing the North
February 16th, 2006
Two weeks to do two islands. Tanya, Moses, and I made the most of each day in our grand loop around the South, though an extra month or so would’ve been nice. We loaded th...
Two weeks to do two islands. Tanya, Moses, and I made the most of each day in our grand loop around the South, though an extra month or so would’ve been nice. We loaded th... Whale of a Tale
February 14th, 2006
On our way up the east coast, we passed two girls on the side of the road. Despite neglect from every car and backpacks that were clearly too heavy for them, they waved their... Sights and Sounds
February 13th, 2006
One of the luxuries of having a campervan is flexibility. Some people plan where they’re going to settle each night, but most just head in a certain direction and see what ... Adventures with Moses
February 11th, 2006
We’ve driven 750 miles in the past 3 days. Moses has led us around mountains, across valleys, into forests, through farmland, and along the coast. (Moses is our campervan, ... Zeal for a New Land
February 10th, 2006
I’m yet to hear something bad about New Zealand (not counting comments from Aussie rugby rivals). I’ve only seen it make headlines as the travel section’s featured dest... The OZ
February 8th, 2006
I am thoroughly satisfied with my Aussie adventure. It’s hard to tackle the country-continent in just 3 weeks, but with the help of a native, I gave it a go. From Queensland to New South Wales to Victoria to Northern Territory. From beaches to cities to desert to rainforest – the trip was rich in contrast:
1/18 Flew from Fiji to Brisbane
1/19 Drove to Caloundra, day at the zoo
1/20 Got to...
A Different Dive
February 7th, 2006
It all happened so fast. One minute we’re in the bus. The next we’re in the plane. The next I’m hanging out of the plane. And then I’m falling from 14,000 feet.
I’ve got... Trails and Tribulation
February 6th, 2006
There’s only one way to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture without the stench of alcohol and threat of hostility. Surprise surprise: a tourist center. Just... Terreefic Day
February 3rd, 2006
Qantas picked us up from one world and dropped us off in another. A 2-hour plane ride took us from the Red Center to the tropical east. From the most empty section of the... Alice’s Wonderland
February 2nd, 2006
Ayers Rock is picture perfect from just about any angle, but The Olgas must truly be seen from above. The designated viewing spots only reveal a fraction of the 36 enormous roc...