Small-town Layovers
Kath’s heart races when progressive local councils do their best to make you stop n’ stay to admire their town.
Editorial
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Fossicking Fossils
Kath gives us an insight into the discussions from her backseat driver regarding life, the universe and everything while touring regional Australia.
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Where Does Adventure Begin?
You can get it cruisin’, you can get it 4WDrivin’, you can get it riding’ a carabao. Matter of fact, Kath’s on an Aussie Adventure right now!
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Back to the Future
Kath reflects on the 40 years she has been venturing into the vast beyond.
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Staying on a High
Time spent on the road is great, the return to our daily routine can weigh us down. Kath wonders whether there’s a middle road.
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Steppin' Out
Get back to basics and strap on your hiking boots as Kath takes us on journey to discover the rugged wilderness of southern Tasmania.
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Sufferin Succotash
Friedrich Nietzsche said, ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. Kath looks at what makes her stronger during a Sweltering Summer Scorcher.
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Who Ya Gonna Call?
If something goes wrong out on the road, do you know which numbers to call to help get out of trouble?
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Noises in the Night
We may not have lions and tigers and bears in Australia (oh my!) but there are plenty of animals that can go bump in the night
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A Taste Adventure
Adventuring looks different for everyone, but they all start with a desire to experience and explore something new
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The Sound of Silence
The NSW High Country was the perfect location for a secluded escape — until a few American Country music Fans arrived
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I Wasn't Expecting That
Although prep is often key for a safe and comfortable trip, sometimes the best experiences are those that are unplanned.
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When Time Stands Still
Kath reflects on how her perception of time has changed over the years and how camping slows it down
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Should Australia's History Be General Knowledge?
The starvation of Burke and Wills at Cooper Creek is a tragic but pivotal Australian story. Is it fair to expect everyone to know it?
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Travel Types: What’s your style?
What sort of ‘travel type’ are you? Do you bounce around, or hang around? Kath spells out a few different travel types and discusses how to success...
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Travelling Back to your Roots
It’s been around six years since I last visited England and over 25 years since I set foot in the land of Single Malt Whiskey, lake-dwelling monste...
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Is technology destroying camping culture?
Nowadays, kids and their parents seem more interested in their devices than exploring around camp and making friends. It’s bloody hard to watch.
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Growing up as a Camping Kid
A few key milestones mark the physical and mental development of any child. But for families that spend a lot of their time camping, these importan...
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The Real Cost of Littering
Does it really take monetary rewards and legal sanctions for folks to start using bins? It’s time us overlanders took responsibility for our rubbish.
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Can You Put a Price on Safety?
Prompted by a recent incident involving the biggest kangaroo known to mankind, Kath asks, what is the safety of your setup worth? Can you put a pri...
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Minimalist Camping
Camping minimalism or Zen camping, we take a look at whether paring back the inventory is as fulfilling as having the comforts of a camper at your ...
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Pushing the Boundaries
From a background of insular village living to a lifestyle of roaming Australia in pursuit of experience, Kath recounts how she defied the odds.
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What's in a Name?
What qualifies someone as a ‘good bloke’? Can a woman be a 'good bloke'?
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Dumping Dilemmas
While the self-sufficiency of owning a portable toilet might be appealing, the go-anywhere dunny can have a dark side too.
