I have two excuses for the lack of updates here. First off Internet connections are very expensive (especially for wifi) and after driving many hours I just don’t have the energy or inclination to sit in front of a computer. I’m currently in Darwin (a great city) taking a few days rest and as a friend discovered the free wifi at the library I’m trying to make the most of it. Expect a flurry of email and facebook activity from me today. About a month ago we visited Fraser Island. The worlds largest sand island, and at over 120km long…

Well after the Mongol Rally and the Rickshaw Run one needs another challenge. By comparison though, this is a lightweight undertaking. We have the comfort of a pop top camper (think cooker, fridge, sink, double bed, dinning table… finally I’m a home owner) albeit 26 years old, and a mere eleven thousand kilometres to cover on well paved roads… Easy. Australia is big. Very big. Take a look at the picture below to see just how big it is compared to Europe. We will not be trying to cover it all as we have a very limited time here. What…

I was recently commended by a Polish friend on keeping a blog so thorough and up to date throughout this trip. Here I am over a month into my visit to Australia, two weeks into another monumental road trip and not a single word about it all here. So here goes a lazy half hearted attempt at describing my time in Sydney. Our first shock upon arrival was how cold it was. A clear blue sky with a crisp wind blowing reminded my of Madrid in the winter and what it was like to feel cold. It took me a…