See more than Sea from Bondi to Tamarama
Muz swaps Dusty Boots for sandals as Sculpture by the Sea transforms an iconic walk.
Dusty Trails
A Weekend in Clancy Country – The Man from Snowy River Festival
Mark takes us to a thoroughly Australian experience - the annual Man from Snowy River festival in Corryong, Victoria. Akubras, RMs and camping in style. Book early, it is a popular event.
Norfolk Island – A Slow Pace of Life
First-time contributor Louise shares her impressions of Norfolk Island - a slow-paced destination with a strong sense of its own history.
Hat Yai, Thailand – After the Floods
Recently I visited Hat Yai, in southern Thailand. The town experienced dreadful flooding in late 2025, and I had a brief opportunity to view recovery efforts and talk to some local people. And to take in some viewing highlights near the city.
Memories Rusting Away – the Siem Reap War Museum, Cambodia
A short ride north of Siem Reap township is a large garden full of rusting military equipment from the Cambodian civil war. The place is barely maintained and the locals don't seem much interested. But it is worth an hour or so.
Lockerbie, Scotland: A Short Stop, A Big Impression
Allan visited the site of the Lockerbie plane sabotage and crash of 1988. Most of us have forgotten this tragic incident, but a walk through the memorial garden will bring it back - as it should.
Buddhas by the Beach
I don't know why I didn't think about this before...many of the most spectacular Buddhist temples and statues are by the ocean. So I will start a collection.
Travelling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Penang? Consider the Bus
I recently travelled from KL to Penang. Having done the trip a couple of times before, my initial instinct was to fly – Air Asia has about 8 flights per day and it is not over-expensive. But at the suggestion of a friend we took the bus – and it was a very good experience.
Volunteering at the Youth Charity Foundation, Thailand
Lone takes us for a visit to the YCF orphanage near Chiang Mai, where she volunteers on a regular basis. This is a facility that provides education and life skills to children who would otherwise have poor prospects.