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Understanding Signs, or Not
Neale shares pictures of some of his favourite signs, and ponders the mindset of those who put them there.
A Day Trip to Some Lesser-Visited Temples near Siem Reap
Once you have seen Angkor Wat, you can hire a car and visit some interesting temples and sites further afield. Here are three of them that you can comfortably cover in a day trip. There are plenty of others if you have more time.
In Search of the Knopfler Rock
Shaun turns a lifetime musical passion into an adventure with a good mate, to the wild shores of western Scotland. Totally worth the effort!
Getting Along with Snakes
Neale offers his insights and first-hand accounts about our slithery, scaly companions.
Show Us Your Boots!
Send a picture of your old boots and tell us their life story.
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.
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Newsletter Archive
Field notes, slow roads, and the odd overheard line. Read past issues, then have the next one land in your inbox.
- 04 June 2026 Issue Four Poipet in quiet desperation, its casino lights gone dark, plus the launch of Aglets and a hat worth winning.
- 03 May 2026 Issue Three Volunteering at the Youth Charity Foundation near Chiang Mai, why the bus beats the flight to Penang, and the Kimberley after the wet.
- 02 April 2026 Issue Two What has changed for visitors to Komodo Island in 2026, how to rent a scooter without regret, and a gentle ride along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
- 01 March 2026 Issue One The hand-built wooden bridge at Sangkhla Buri, getting to Mae Sai and across into Myanmar, and a Huon pine wall deep in the Tasmanian wilderness.