“Gonna sign up fer the twerking contest?” A 20-something guy in tight jeans dangled his clipboard in front of us, like he didn’t really care one… Read more “The Inbetweeners: Are we grey nomads or backpackers?”
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OG gets the flu
A bit of a hiccup Ha! That’s it, I’ll show them who’s boss. Take me on those unsealed roads, up them unsealed mountains, leave me in the… Read more “OG gets the flu”
Tall trees, giant nuts and ice in the Bunya Mountains
Waking up to icy windows, surrounded by red-necked wallabies munching on crunchy frosty grass, before hiking through a majestic bunya pine forest is not the first image that comes… Read more “Tall trees, giant nuts and ice in the Bunya Mountains”
Two guys, the Old Girl and lots of Jaffles
Steve and Mark are the kind of guys that inspire respect, while also making you roll your eyes and laugh. They’d take off in the morning to… Read more “Two guys, the Old Girl and lots of Jaffles”
The Runner’s Guide to Toowoomba
Two things surprised us as we rattled and rolled into Toowoomba. For one, it is anything but flat. The Old Girl huffed and puffed in second gear all… Read more “The Runner’s Guide to Toowoomba”
The Old Girl meets Lismore Art Space
We pulled into the driveway and had just killed the engine, letting the Old Girl’s iconic tick, tick, ticking come to a shake and a stop, when… Read more “The Old Girl meets Lismore Art Space”
What happens when critters and vanlife collide
What happens when creatures and critters invade the sanctuary of your van? Here are lessons from some of our wildest encounters… Imagine the scene. You’ve been out all day, checking out the… Read more “What happens when critters and vanlife collide”
Top NSW National Parks every trail runner should visit
Want to flee the big smoke for a long weekend? From mountain hideaways to beachside havens, we reveal our top national parks to run in New South Wales. MEROO… Read more “Top NSW National Parks every trail runner should visit”
Why Newnes really is everything money can’t buy
Sometimes driving to the end of a dirt road brings the best surprises. Exhibit 1: Newnes, New South Wales. There’s a sign as you come into the old… Read more “Why Newnes really is everything money can’t buy”
Recipe: Pear and Date Pancakes
These pear and date pancakes are fast, easy and, when smothered in chocolate spread, very, very naughty.
Run, Old Girl, Run 