The final ‘okay’ hand signal given, the BCD’s deflate as we slowly sink, our heads disappearing from the surface. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is a bucket list item for millions, but unfortunately for many and future generations this may remain an unchecked box. I’ve wanted to do this since I was a child … More Great Barrier Reef – Diving in a Dying World
2017 marks the 4th year of my 1 year trip that I began in the beginning of January in 2014. While I have had to stop and work along the way, it’s been constant movement for my backpack and I. Luckily, being a traveling chef, contract work for short stints has been enough to fund … More Looking Back on 2017…
Catapulted from the relative safety of the plane, I began my one way trip toward the earth. Plummeting toward the hard unforgiving ground, air rushing past distorting my face in unimaginable ways, my rippling lips part and let out a confused scream. One of fear or one of joy? The ancient Daintree forest quickly approaches … More Skydive Cairns
A plague to the backpackers of Australia. The 88 days of rural based work to qualify for a second year working visa in Australia are sought after and yet dreaded. Like great sex with an STI that lasts 3 months. There is a few who don’t mind it, but for the most part people tend … More Fruit Picking in Australia – Back to the Roots
What can you do if you’re in Sydney, but just need to get out of the city for the day? Jump on The Happy Coach and take a day trip out to the Blue Mountains. I think so! The name alone spells FUN. Anyways – for myself, not only did I want out of the … More The Blue Mountains of NSW
For 3 years now I’ve been traipsing across the global food trail, following my stomach and tasting the road less traveled. While there are many sides to travel, all the adventures taken, learning experiences and people met and more all in between meals, my focus still tends to often gravitate on my next meal. Every country, whether … More 2016 Edibles Log
27 flights, 9 countries later 2016 disappeared before my eyes as I am sure many people have similar feelings. I found myself sitting around looking back over the year thinking what I have done. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a ton had happened. From Australia to the Arctic, traditional tattoos to memorable … More Looking Back… 2016
Road trips going to visit my half-brother in Petawawa on the military base were my first taste of travel when I was really young. I guess this was when I became addicted without even being aware. I’ve loved road trips and plane journeys ever since. Even though sitting in one seat no matter how long, … More The Great Ocean Road – Adelaide to Melbourne
I’ve always found joy in hiking and spending time amongst nature. It always been a way to relax, bring peace to my life and put me back on an even keel. After a bender of a weekend attending my first footie game (AFL), followed by Groovin’ the Moo (a music festival primarily supporting Australian artists), … More Three Falls Grand Hike
One of my childhood destinations I’ve always wanted to visit even before my addiction with travelling the world took hold. I had finally arrived, but with no money and no solidified plans on how to get some. I knew what I had to do to get the ball rolling though. I was visiting one of … More Working a Vintage in Australia