Lock Laces: Elastic No Tie Shoelaces

Packet of Lock Laces not tie elastic shoelaces

Tired of shoelaces coming undone? Lock Laces might be exactly what you’re looking for. Are you like me and just dislike messing with shoelaces? Maybe you’re a triathlete trying to shave off a few seconds on your personal best? Or a hiker who doesn’t want to deal with those horrible laces most hiking boots have. …

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Travel Photography: 2021 Gear List

My travel photography gear consisting of an Olympus camera, multiple lenses and peak design leash

Want to know what photography gear and accessories we use? Now’s your chance! When it comes to travel photography gear, personally, I think less is more. A huge collection of photography gear sounds ideal, but I don’t want to travel with it or carry it around. And I don’t want to leave half my gear …

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Surviving my first attack from blood-sucking leeches!

River running through temperate rainforest in Tasmania

I hate leeches. Ever since I first saw leeches on a nature documentary, the idea that these gruesome creatures existed sent a shudder of disgust down my spine. The wiggling bodies, gyrating around like a possessed dancer, hunting for their next victim. Nightmarish black with a slippery and shiny sheen, like some ancient swamp monster from …

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Osprey Sojourn: The Perfect Wheeled Backpack For Travel

Image showing the Osprey Sojourn wheeled backpack

Choosing new travel luggage can be tough, find out why we chose the Osprey Sojourn as the best luggage for our travel needs. Like many, we never really invested much in luggage until we purchased the Osprey Sojourn. We always just used what we had at hand. It did the job, but it also caused …

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Tips for a safe Australian road trip

Image of a road curving down a hill

Australia is the home of the road trip, our tips will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable Australian road trip. The great Australian road trip is almost a tradition in this beautiful sunburnt country. Escaping the major cities to explore Australia’s unique destinations is just part of the way of life. Many Australians don’t blink an eye at doing …

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