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 →
Jarrod would you parade there? Phillip Island and the penguins!
Once again, Jarrod, I kick off by saying that I have been to this place once before, many, many years ago a few short years ago, as a high school student. At that time, the Phillip Island Penguin Parade wasn’t the huge song and dance attraction that it is now. I vaguely remember that we sat on blankets on the … Continue Reading →
Jarrod, are you feeling Neighbourly? (The Official Neighbours Tour!)
I have to kick off this post with a warning, Jarrod (which piques your interest, doesn’t it? Much like spotting an email that someone at work would ‘like to recall email abcdef.’ It immediately makes you go “would they now?! I won-der why that is….” and elevates said email to MUST READ status!) But I do have a warning, and that is … Continue Reading →
Jarrod, you WON’T go here: The Japanese Bath House
Some may think it’s a little presumptive of me to issue your verdict in the title of the blog, but Jarrod, I’ve known you for 33 years and I can say with absolute certainty that I have zero chance of convincing you that the Bath House is worth a visit. In fact, I think it’s a fairly safe bet that … Continue Reading →