Trapped Between Two Superpowers – On a Filthy Plane
In 2017 Muz and his trekking buddy Dan had planned to meet in Kathmandu to do the Everest Base Camp walk. However Dan's trip did not go as planned. In this article, they chat about the experience.
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Wamena, West Papua – A Step Back in Time
Neale looks back on his trip to the remote highlands of Indonesian New Guinea as part of a famine relief program, where he encountered precipitous mountains, heroic pilots, enterprising Indonesian soldiers and entrepreneurial tribespeople.
Wyong – An Urban Side Trip on the Great North Walk
Muz takes a break from the trail and overnights in the NSW central coast town of Wyong, where he gets lessons in history and culture.
Climb Mount Maunganui, See the Essence of Tauranga
Allan and Ingrid share their experiences of this scenic and enjoyable walk on the North Island of New Zealand.
With the Sámi in Swedish Lapland
Read about Allan and Ingrid's journey 100km north of Arvidsjaur to a Sámi reindeer farm. Explore the deep-rooted connection between the Sámi people and the Arctic forest, and how history affects lives and traditions.
Trading Tracks for Trails: Dad and Daughter Saddle Up for a Historic Ride
Follow Muz and his daughter as they swap their dusty boots for saddles, and a five day horse riding trek along the historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail from Lowood to Blackbutt.
The Bogside – Frozen in Time
Allan visits the Bogside district of Derry, Northern Ireland. The killing stopped 25 years ago, but the wounds persist, and nobody is allowed to forget.
Vietnamese History Stares Me in the Face
A recent visit to Vietnam delivers Muz some lessons to broaden his understanding of its history and people, and challenge some of the things he thought he knew.
Walking the Tour du Mont Blanc – A Most Challenging Day – Part 2
Will's knees remain serviceable as he climbs higher into the alpine forests and meadows. Follow him for Part 2 (of 3) of this pleasurable but seemingly endless day.