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Adventure doesn’t end as we progress through life.
It gets more interesting as we slow down and better appreciate the places and people we encounter.

Dusty Boots Journal is a space for travellers who prefer the back roads to the highways, the hidden stories to the glossy brochures, the unscripted moments, and the kind of journeys that produce stories worth telling.

Grand Hotel, Wyong.
Close look at a Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Komodo Island: See the Dragons and Stay Overnight

Most visitors just take the day trip to Komodo to see the dragons. But you can stay overnight and be hosted by a friendly family. This is an update of an earlier post, with 2026 advisory information, including some important detail on the new requirement to book in advance via a digital app.

View from the top after the climb. Mount Maunganui (Mauao), Tauranga, New Zealand.

Explore, Connect, Contribute

If you are looking for inspiration for your next trip, or simply enjoy a good story from the road, Dusty Boots Journal invites you to explore, connect, contribute, and keep the spirit of adventure alive.

Here you will find travel tales, reflections and practical tips shared by people like you – curious, adventurous, culturally aware, and not afraid to get a little dust on their boots. From quiet corners of Australia to unexpected discoveries overseas, we celebrate the joy of wandering.