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How to Buy a Bag That’ll Outlast Your Next Ten Trips
Don’t buy travel gear on looks alone. Veteran bag maker Marvin shares his 60-second in-store durability test for zippers, seams, fabric, and hardware.
Kindness on the Trail: No Hiker Left Behind
Muz shares some anecdotes from his recent treks in Europe. Some cautionary tales here about being prepared, being careful, and looking after your stuff.
Old Quebec Through a Cynical Eye
Old Quebec is the site of some great history and is worth a visit. But don’t go inside the city walls expecting authenticity…most of it has been recently constructed. Beware overpriced everything, and avoid the most lame funicular in the world.
A Couple of Days on Inle Lake, Myanmar
A few years back I spent some time at Inle Lake in Shan State, Myanmar. What was then a promising tourism business is now in a state of suspension as the country has reverted to isolation and internal conflict. Shame.
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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.