I’m thinking of buying a small 4WD
I’m buying a new car (well, a new second hand one). After 5 years with my beloved Saab convertible I think it’s time for a change. I think. I really do love that car! But …
Travel tips
How to burn a stump from the inside
On our last visit to the farm Doc decided to try out a trick he heard about burning a log from the inside. If there’s one thing we’re not short of on the farm, it’s …
Just your average Sunday afternoon out in Australia – with death adders
After far too many weeks of working too many hours (with time out for my daughter’s engagement party), I finally had a weekend off and Doc and I made the most of it. Yes, we …
Kakadu dreaming
There are a few places on this earth that just hearing the name conjures up magic. Kakadu is one of those places. It’s also the place where I’ve had one of the scariest experiences of …
What’s the scariest thing about travel in Australia? Sharks? Crocodiles? Spiders? Not what you think
You might think the scariest thing about travel in Australia is the killer wildlife, and you’re right. Great white sharks, huge crocodiles in all the waterways, the world’s deadliest snakes, big spiders, blue ringed octopus …
A few of my favourite things
As somebody who travels a lot in Australia, I often get asked “where’s the best place to for …”, so here are a few of my favourite things. One of my favourite places to see …