Uncovering the Hippy Trail
When I was a teenager living in Darwin in the late 1970s and early 1980s, I was very aware of the stream of young travellers that made their way to Asia from Darwin,… Continue reading
365 Places: Jag’s Cafe
Day 13: Holbrook, New South Wales Today, my post is about a cafe I love to visit when in transit to Victoria. Jag’s cafe is located in Holbrook, a town better known for… Continue reading
365 Places: Bendigo
Day 12: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Today’s post is focused on a journey we will be making very soon – to Bendigo to see a preview of a friend’s first play. The play is… Continue reading
Bush Tucker
Understanding what plants and animals were edible and how to prepare them was and is an integral part of Aboriginal cultures in Australia. Over the years, there have been a number of books… Continue reading
365 Places: Drammen
Originally posted on Geokult Travel:
Day 3: Drammen, Norway Photo credit: Henry Rosling c 1860 Today, my post is about a place I would love to go – Drammen in Norway. Drammen is…
365 Places: Mandorah
Day 11: Mandorah, Northern Territory, Australia Today we will be travelling to Mandorah, a seaside village located across Darwin Harbour, about 20 minutes (8 nautical miles) from Cullen Bay. Mandorah holds many happy… Continue reading
A Day in the Life of Kathmandu
An Exotic mix of Hindu and Buddhist Images Images: Garry Benson © 2014 Story: Garry Benson Editor: Tracey Benson ‘There’s a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Kathmandu, There’s a little… Continue reading
The Blog and Making Money Online
Originally posted on Astrolabe Sailing:
I started writing this blog back in February 2014 and I have learnt so much in that time. If you are planning on having a blog for keeping track…
We Love Books!
Ok, I have a confession to make – I love books! To make things worse, I married someone who also loves books. Over the years I have bought so many wonderful books from… Continue reading
Turkish Delights – A Photo Essay
Here are some delightful shots of the colourful lights of Turkey. Photos by Martin Drury and Tracey Benson