Bosnia had two final surprises for me before left.The first was nice. An afternoon and night at the amazing Kravicka Waterfalls.The second, less nice; one final unexpected climb…Which seemed to go on forever!I was rewarded at the top though! Great views,a dizzyingly high lunch spot, and country number 9!I made some new friends at the border, […]
Travelling
Bonus Video Post – Crossing the Austrian Alps!
After enjoying two weeks in North Austria on a sustainable farm, and spending a relaxing two days exploring Salzburg while couch-surfing (with two naturists – that’s another incredible story!), I was feeling fairly confident about making Slovenia in 4 days and meeting my Dad on time for a week’s hiking.While speaking to Mum, it turned […]
Slowing life down – a workaway in Austria
A workaway in AustriaSorry folks, if you’re hoping to read about the usual tales of daring bravery and adventure you have come to expect (pah, who am I trying to kid!), you’re not going to find it in this post. This is all about slowing life down as I ‘workaway’ in Austria. Miles cycled in the […]
Goodbye Russell – cycling solo
The end of this week (since my last post) was always going to be tough. “It’s not too late to stay until Australia”, I would often joke to Russell, my travelling companion. He was insistent though… apparently, he had to get back to something called a ‘job’. Having been there from the start, I felt […]
A letter to those going to Long Point Camp
Apologies if you’re coming to hear about my cycling trip around the world – I desperately tried to get it uploaded but the wifi was too slow to upload new pictures. It’ll be up asap! This one-off post is about one of my other adventures; Camp America.Hey there,On June 21st, you will be waving goodbye […]
Nearing the end of France!
Since my last update, Russell and I have continued to make steady progress through France (and even in the right direction). We’ve found our way through France’s second largest forest (and it is huge), we’ve climbed a few big hills (and deliberated on when a hill becomes a mountain), we’ve navigated our way into Besançon […]
A life on the road – North France
By the time it came to leave for my cycle on Sunday, the huge turnout of friends and family to my party the night before had made it rather more difficult to leave. I’m not talking about the huge lack of sleep, although that was certainly a factor. But, what incredible people I was leaving […]
“Now for the easy part!”
That moment in which I close my door, and begin to cycle away from the town that has, for 22 years been my home, preparing not to return until I have reached Australia is a thought which has mesmerised me and left me fascinated. Every time I have been out on my bike, my imagination […]
Final Preparations
Wow! Can you believe it’s been so long since my last blog post way back when I was still skiing? It feels a lifetime ago. When I got back from Tignes, I only had 2 weeks until I was off again (today), this time on perhaps the worst timed trip ever; when I get back from […]
5 ways to make the most of your ski season!
After 5 months in Tignes, France, I leave tomorrow. Soon I’ll be seeing friends and family again, and preparing for the next adventure. But, overall, I have had a good ski season, and I will no doubt recommend it to others in future. When I do, I’ll be sure to also include the following five […]