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 Hangman’s Tour: Old Melbourne Gaol
Hello again Jarrod–and of course, welcome to any other readers. As promised, I’m reporting in this week on the Hangman’s Tour that runs on selected nights at the Old Melbourne Gaol. I have to confess, I chose this one because I thought it had decent chance to get a yes to the question ‘Jarrod, would you go there?’ and when … Continue Reading →
Getting High In Melbourne: The Melbourne Star
Hey there, Jarrod (and anybody else who happens to be reading). Welcome to the blog about my very first Melbourne excursion, riding the Melbourne Star! Based on my research, when you tell people you’re going on the Melbourne Star, they’ll exhibit one of three reactions. A third will say “Jesus, you’re brave/ you wouldn’t get me on it” A third … Continue Reading →
What’s this all about? A travel blog with a twist…
I’ve been nursing the idea for this travel blog for a while now. I know, I’m literally just in time. Because there’s a grave shortage of sunsets, beachscapes, and pictures of quaint cobblestoned streets on social media right now. But, like a person who doesn’t get Tinder at all begs – please, stay with me, this could be the beginning … Continue Reading →