Tasting Australia
Lake Hart is a small salt lake in the Eyre basin that lies along the Stuart highway. It might be small compared to its bigger brother, but it’s very impressive to see and it seems endless. There are plenty of salt lake around Australia and you just have to visit…
Wine and sunshine
The Clare Valley is a beautiful piece of South Australia, on a one hour drive from Adelaide. You are surrounded by dry fields that form a strong contrast with the green vegetation. It’s like I’ve arrived in the scenery of McCleods Daughters and it so happens to be that the…
How can I say I don’t miss you?
The wonderful world of Internet has changed the essence of travelling. Right now I can’t imagine travelling long-term without my computer. I can still remember going on holiday to France with my parents. We’d phone my grandparents from a public telephone and send a postcard. The friends and family would…
Off to the never never, must sees on the road
The east coast of Australia might be the number one backpacker route, but there is more to this dry continent. To really explore what’s out there in the desert, you should take a road trip between Adelaide and Darwin. The quirky towns and curiosities along the way are well worth…
Soaking in sweet Bitter springs
On a roadtrip through the vast desert of Australia, surrounded by red sand, you don’t really expect to find thermal springs. Just south of Katherine, in the tropical area underneath Darwin, you can find Mataranka. It is a great stop to relax and soak after hours in the car. If…
Ripley’s believe it or not
As a Dutch person I’d never heard of Ripley’s bizarre museum. It seemed to me like a typical American thing and when I read about it I immediately decided I just had to check it out. Basically, Ripleys believe it or not is a museum full of curiosities. Among the…
No winning without losing (part 3)
I still don’t know what caused my depression. Maybe I am just prone to it. Sometimes I am afraid it will come back one day, for whatever reason. Right now I’ve got things under control. I’ve taken control of my life and I have few responsibilities, which makes things easier.…
The travel partner break up
Travelling is fun. Or, it’s supposed to be. More often than not, the people you’re with play a big role. I once found myself in a situation where I could not get along with my chosen travel partner. In the middle of the road trip I decided to break up.…
Collage: Omarama clay cliffs
The small town Omarama is on route from Mt. Cook to Queenstown. Besides a good spot to fill up on petrol, I decided to pick one of Omarama’s tourist attractions to check out. The Clay Cliffs can be seen from the highway, but are more impressive from a bit closer.…
Living in backpackerville
Staying in hostels is fun, until you find yourself living in one. As soon as you enter a hostel where people are staying long-term, you’ll notice exploded pieces of luggage and people who just feel a little bit too comfortable. In Adelaide I ended up staying in a hostel for…