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Milparinka – The Outback Trek Continues
Neale and his intrepid crew visit the remote town of Milparinka and see the ghosts of houses, lost dreams of gold – and scurvy.
Cave houses in the Canary Islands
Louise takes us to the cave houses on Gran Canaria, and a culture that stretches back 1500 years.
Country Football in Winter – A Muddy Boots Experience
A football game in a country town in the dead of winter is a genuinely Australian experience. Recently I took a train trip to Albury to watch the local Rugby League. It was a great afternoon that took me back many years.
Understanding Signs, or Not
Neale shares pictures of some of his favourite signs, and ponders the mindset of those who put them there.
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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.