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.
Stories
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.
In Search of the Knopfler Rock
Shaun turns a lifetime musical passion into an adventure with a good mate, to the wild shores of western Scotland. Totally worth the effort!
Broken Hill and Silverton – Four Mates on an Outback Road Trip
Four old friends take a road trip to some remote iconic Australian locations.
Seeking the Source of the Delaware River
Elizabeth recounts her efforts to find the source of the Delaware River, which had been a big part of her life growing up. The exact source proved hard to find but she was able to approximate it, and see some beautiful country along the way.
A Totally Unnecessary Trip to Poipet, Cambodia
I recently spent a week in Seam Reap, Cambodia, and decided to go to Poipet, just for a look around. Overall, it was a most unimpressive experience - but one that I will remember.
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.
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.