Highlights from our month travelling around Scotland. From Loch Lomond and Loch Ness to the North Coast 500 and Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides – an island full of captivating scenery.
Iceland Road Trip – Part 5: South Iceland
The south of Iceland is full of the epic scenery that is the drawcard for this country. Glaciers, silky waterfalls and misty mountains. Our travels had taken us around the island to the town of Höfn, and now it was time to explore the south as we slowly made our way back towards Reykjavík.
Iceland Road Trip – Part 4: East Iceland
Part 4 of our road trip around Iceland. We spent time in the East fjords. Artsy towns, peaceful villages, mountains, auroras, waterfalls and fjords.
Iceland Road Trip – Part 3: Northern Iceland
There is a lot to see in the north of Iceland. A lot of diversity. Many tourists, especially those short on time, head for the south, which is rich in glaciers, waterfalls, black sand beaches and geothermal sites. However, the north definitely should not be overlooked. Misty mountains and fjords, volcanic craters and twisted lava sculptures, canyons, waterfalls, birch forests and even a desert.
Iceland Road Trip – Part 2: The Westfjords
Part 2 of our Iceland roadtrip takes us into the remote Westfjords. Crystal blue water, steep gravel roads, unassuming farms and sheep grazing by the road, waterfalls and hot pools. A place perfect for slow travel and quiet contemplation.
Iceland Road Trip – Part 1: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and a taste of the highlands
A month in Iceland. Five of us smooshed into a small campervan with the most basic of possessions as we followed a loose itinerary to travel clockwise around Iceland’s ring road, detouring here and there as our whims or needs required. This is Part 1 of our adventure – the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and a taste of the highlands.
Buffalo Wandering
Mt Buffalo is a magnificent and sacred mountain, and one of my favourite places to explore. On a recent mini-break I was lucky to spend two glorious days chasing waterfalls, clambering around granite outcrops and breathing in the fresh mountain air. There’s so much to do, and something for all nature lovers at Mt Buffalo.
Magic moments – wildlife encounters
One of the absolute delights of bushwalking is when you happen to encounter an animal in it’s natural habitat. If you’re quiet, patient and a bit lucky, sometimes you can observe these creatures for quite some time, and it can be a really special experience. When you’re walking with kids, spotting wildlife can be a bit tricky – raucous kids shouting, running and jumping on everything isn’t the most conducive to spotting timid wildlife, and often they have such limited attention spans when you do see something. However, if you can teach the little ones to quiet down and be patient, you might even bring out your own little David Attenborough or Steve Backshall in the making.
The South Coast Track – An obstacle course in the wilderness
A summary of highlights and lowlights of walking the South Coast Track from Cockle Creek to Melaleuca with my son. Thinking of walking the South Coast Track? I’ve included some information to answer some possible questions those wondering if this walk is suitable for them.
Taking children on overnight hikes – what’s it really like?
This article takes a warts-and-all look at my experience taking my children on their first overnight hike. We tackled the Northern Border Track on the ACT and NSW Border, an easy and close to home option, with nice views over Canberra. More importantly, with a playground at the end!