My Blog
This is the home of my stories, with many more on the way.
Adventure Motorcycle Packing List – The 50 or So Things I Took to the Dakar Rally
Adventure Riding Packing List In January, I had the experience of a lifetime when I was able to chase the 2019 Dakar Rally across Peru by motorcycle with my Dad, achieving a life-long dream we’d both shared....
The Dakar 2019 – Following the Incredible Dakar Rally
"Oh Shit." We'd left the bikes as far away from the 2019 Dakar track as possible, after seeing many of the locals almost getting wiped out. It only took one of them to be in the wrong...
The Grand Canyon by Helicopter From Las Vegas
I wasn’t flying myself, so while it doesn’t entirely fit in with the theme of my blog, I couldn’t resist writing about my recent Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas. I’m going to keep it short and let...
How to Record Motorcycle Rides – Adventure Riding Filming
So you want to self-film a motorcycle adventure, using only what you can carry? Wondering how to record motorcycle rides? Here's my advice: Don't. Sure you can if you want, but don't underestimate how taxing...
Hiking for 3 Days Without Food in the Wilderness
Most people find it confusing or downright alarming when I mention my 3 day hike while in a fasted state. Hiking without food seems like a risky undertaking. Here's the breakdown of why and how I...
Interviewing Mike From Hobo with a Laptop
Mike’s a seasoned internet marketer and has recently started writing about his digital nomad lifestyle, behind the scenes. With Mike now helping others jump into the “roaming economy”, I couldn’t resist...
The Cheapest Visa Run From Chiang Mai
The Cheapest Chiang Mai visa run, why would you need to know that? Well, do I have story to tell about that. There will come a time for most travellers when any of the following will happen: You find...
Interviewing Paul From TravelisLife.org – Lessons Learned From a Professional Traveller and Serial Entrepreneur
I really am thrilled to be able to publish this interview with Paul. Not in the hard to believe way that a daytime TV host might say they’re thrilled to introduce their next guest, but I want to emphasise how...
How Steven White Went From Sleeping in His Car to Travelling the World as a Freelance Writer
I can't believe I got to write that clickbaity title, but it's true Steve (Shcteve) from thehustlehowto.com is a freelance writer currently living in Bangkok. While Thailand might be the current place he...
Crashing in a Desert Race, Motorbike Touring through Vietnam and How I lost 18kg (40lb) in Two Days and Barely Avoided Death
So with my face bleeding profusely, my nose and lips twice their original size, concussed and with a headache that would rival Kurt Cobain’s last moments, naturally I decided to keep on racing. Are you...
UK Working Holiday – Living in a Pub as an Australian
I wrote this post while on a UK working holiday, in a small village pub, to spend some time away from the one I was living in. Quaint small village life dictated that I go to the only other...
Travelling With Two Passports as a Dual National (Dual Citizen)
Eligibility for dual passports will vary a lot from person to person. Travelling with two passports is a privilege that most are ineligible for, though you might be able to without even knowing...
First Solo Flight – What to Expect
First solo flight. It's a hot topic among new student pilots. I found myself being quizzed by the student and thought it might be worth writing about the experience. It's a good question. A first...
Throw Everything Away and be Happy
Becoming a minimalist. This post is not so much of a how to become a minimalist. It is partly a "why to". This is a description of the symptoms you experience once you throw everything away. Quite a...
Interviewing Gina From Jet Set and Forget
11July, 2018I recently had the chance to interview Gina who owns JetSetandForget.com, a sterling site which showcases the real possibilities of life on the road while maintaining health and happiness.Q1....