Getting Along with Snakes
Neale offers his insights and first-hand accounts about our slithery, scaly companions.
Guides
Scootering my way around Bang Saphan, Thailand
Scootering around the quiet towns and endless beaches of the Thai peninsula creates priceless memories. Let me share my experiences from two days based out of Bang Saphan.
ChinaHouse: A Must-Go-To Place in Penang
Mark takes us through ChinaHouse in Penang, an architectural and cultural labyrinth, and one of the quirkiest but most compelling venues you might encounter. Cafe, cake shop, bar, gallery, library, music venue - and more.
See more than Sea from Bondi to Tamarama
Muz swaps Dusty Boots for sandals as Sculpture by the Sea transforms an iconic walk.
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.
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.