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.
Stories
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.
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.
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.