Joining a new family is not an easy thing to do, particularly if you have to change your name. When I started working in Warlpiri country in the Tanami desert in Central Australia, I discovered I had to do just that.

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Before I went to work in a remote indigenous community in Central Australia, I had no idea of what I was letting myself in for. Armed with nothing but an adventurous spirit and a Toyota Land Cruiser, I set off to meet my new colleagues.After being here for a year...

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The Western Australian coastline north of Perth to Broome is remarkable for the distance and isolation of the many notable sights. Coastline is used in its broadest sense here since the the highway wanders deep inland, but on a map it looks like it is still clinging to the edge...

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A KAKADU VISIT …. Is it best to visit only in the dry season or is the wet season also a good time? Should I choose a 4WD* or is a 2WD* vehicle enough? Kakadu National Park is one of the “must do”s in Australia.

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Having lived in Alice Springs Australia now since 1996, this has truly become my home. Born in the Netherlands and having travelled to many different countries all over the world, my initial reasons for staying in Alice Springs and making this my home, were because of the business opportunities this...

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Kimberley National Park in the North West part of Australia is a magnificent unspoiled national park that is mostly only accessible by 4WD vehicle. During the wet season, which runs from November til April, the National Park is closed due to most of the roads being covered with high levels...

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Peeking out of my tent to see how the ocean is today … Yeahhhhh … Blue calm ocean water with some waves gently running onto the clean sandy beach … Let’s get out there and enjoy all we can! I wake up Chris, who is still sound asleep in the...

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Extreme sports are a way of life for Kiwis. The land of bungee jumping, white-water rafting and zorbing also hosts a myriad of other very active activities. I've tried most of them - sometimes it's hard to avoid when you live in the country that's known as the adventure capital...

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The heat of Adelaide's summer days send people flocking to the water. The city's beaches are a great place to start, but the prevalence of sharks in this area of Australia make me wary of swimming out too deep.

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Drink only Tooheys or Carlton on your visit to Australia if you wish. But if you want to step outside your comfort zone, you can find a microbrewery in every state. From lagers to ales to stouts, you’ll sip on all sorts of locally-brewed suds.

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