Volcano Climbing and Harem Life: Sumatra Part 2: Apologies, Jarrod if the title of this weeks blog has you triumphantly proclaiming “I bloody KNEW IT! Things do get crazy on those small group tours!!” You’re no doubt imagining a cocktails after dinner scenario where three of us realise we’re competing for the attention of the same Dutch backpacker, and one of us takes a long, slow sip of … Continue Reading →
The Elusive Perfect Holiday Wardrobe
I’m not sure you give this much thought tbh, Jarrod, but it’s something that keeps me awake at night in the lead up to a trip. You’ve picked a destination, got your tickets, booked accommodation. Now comes your biggest challenge: nailing the perfect holiday wardrobe. This is an elusive skill for most of us, and much like dancing sober, it’s … Continue Reading →
Shotgun, bang, what’s up with that thang? Clay target shooting!
You don’t rate many of the places I visit or the activities I do, Jarrod, but I think I may have finally, FINALLY hit upon the holy grail and found something that will get a ‘yeah, alright, I’d go there’ verdict from you. Three words: Clay Target Shooting. Three more words: So Much Fun!! Like many Australians, I would wager, … Continue Reading →
Sweets for the sweet. The Cupcake and Dessert Tour
Really not sure how I’m going to fare selling this week’s excursion to you, Jarrod. I mean, how does one pitch a gourmet Cupcake and Dessert Walking Tour to a man who once forgot to organise a birthday cake for his wife, but ever the problem solver, stacked a dozen jam donuts one on top of the other, shoved in … Continue Reading →