Muz’s Pack – Has He Got It Right?
Muz is about to embark on a four day solo walk, covering 60km through some very damp bush. His pack weighs 6kg. Is it too much or too little? What is extraneous? What is missing?
Dusty Trails
Sirens for Manchuria: China’s Ritual of Remembrance
Muz receives an unexpected exposure to Chinese national memory during a morning walk in Shanghai.
Happy New Year to and from Dusty Boots Journal
A quick reflection on the first five months of the Journal.
East Coast of Malaysia: Mersing and Tioman
Catch a bus to the east side of the Malay peninsula. Meet the locals and take a ferry ride to Tioman. Be careful not to over-indulge on fried chicken, and don't expect swanky accommodation.
Chitwan National Park, Nepal – A brush with death is all in a day’s walk
Muz comes face to face with the wildlife, and the locals, in Chitwan.
Tips for Travelling on the Daytime Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The Special Express Train 7 runs daily from Bangkok KTA terminal to Chiang Mai. Here are some hints and tips to help you be prepared and enjoy the journey.
Mexico City to Guadalajara: Highlights, Transport & What to See in Both Cities
Mark shares his impressions from Mexico City and Guadalajara. Ancient temples, fine museums, tequila and fiestas.
Fun and Games in the New Zealand Southern Alps
Read about how Neale didn't climb Mount Cook. And also how he and his brother spent a freezing night in a rock-walled alpine valley.
Everest Base Camp Trek – A Thirty-Year Interlude
Muz made the trek to Everest Base Camp twice - 30 years apart. Here he looks back on both trips, and how the places and experiences had changed during that period.