Road tripping in South Africa – From Mozambique to Newcastle

Our final African border crossing was the Lebombo/Komatiepoort border from southern Mozambique into the northeast corner of South Africa.  We were excited to put our feet on home soil. We all were; the trip so far had been weeks of relentless driving, from dawn to dusk some days. We wanted to put our feet up with a cold drink, do our washing, have a long … More Road tripping in South Africa – From Mozambique to Newcastle

What to pack for a year or travel (and what not to)

Every backpacker has a special relationship with their backpack. Packing it and repacking it becomes somewhat of an art after those weeks and months, with each item in its own special place, and a million ideas on how to improve the packing system. Here is my list of things I would optimise for next time. Obviously, this … More What to pack for a year or travel (and what not to)

Where in the world am I?

A lot can happen in six months. When I left Australia at the end of April, I had a plan, so to speak. A list of countries I’d like to visit, a few flights booked, but nothing concrete.