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First thoughts for 2019

I know, it’s been a while since I wrote something. Back in November last year, to be exact, when I was playing around with comics. Not that much has really happened since then, which is why I haven’t written anything, … Read more …

A Greek holiday update

I’m writing this while my wife and I are sitting on a train traveling out into the countryside of Greece, on our way to a place called Kalabaka. It’s a sunny day, with pretty scenery and fascinating mountain ranges. But … Read more …

We’re going on holiday

In a couple of weeks my wife and I are going to be heading off on a holiday to the following locations, as shown by random photos from the internet (not mine). If you’d like to follow me on Instagram … Read more …

Returning to the 4WD life

Around this time last year I returned from a holiday into central Australia, visiting Uluru (Ayers Rock) and meandering along the Oodnadatta Track. It was awesome, but it made me feel I didn’t need to do the off-roading any more, … Read more …

Finally going back to New Zealand!

Back in 2000 I moved to Wellington, New Zealand and lived there for 7 years, returning to Canberra in 2007. Every year since then I’ve been meaning to go back, but life just has a way of interfering. When I got married … Read more …

The journey is about to begin

Back in early August I wrote a post called Planning a holiday to Ayers Rock. The planning hasn’t stopped. It’s gone through a few changes since it was first conceived, but the final plan is almost set, and in just … Read more …

Planning a holiday to Ayers Rock

My wife and I have been trying to work out where we’re going to go for a holiday. It’s been a long time since we went on an adventurous journey, with the last time being a couple weeks along the Great … Read more …

An interview with Ev Bogue

I’ve been a bit of a fan of the writer and traveller, Ev Bogue, for quite a while now, and I’m very grateful for his time after (finally) agreeing to an interview with me. This interview was done as an email … Read more …

New Zealand keeps popping up

I was contacted by a recruitment agent today that pointed out to me that there’s a need for Senior ICT Business Analysts in Wellington, and he got in touch with me via LinkedIn to find out if I’d be interested … Read more …

On this day 4 years ago

I opened Facebook this morning and at the top there was a notification of a new feature showing what I’ve posted on this day in years past. The first one was ‘on this day last year’, but then I also … Read more …

Q&A on Airbnb

Last week I wrote about using airbnb.com and providing a place for travellers to stay. As a result of my ‘review’ post, I had someone get in touch with me about it and ask a few questions to learn more … Read more …

Using Airbnb

I’ve been using Airbnb.com for a few years now. It’s basically a website that allows people to share their spare room or their entire place to travellers for short term stays. I’ve used it a few times in the past … Read more …

I’m no longer living in Melbourne

Well, the title may be a bit misleading. I’ve not been living in Melbourne since late July, almost 3 months ago. But as of today, it’s somewhat official. At least for the time being. I went down to Melbourne on … Read more …