• Brownsberg Nature Park, Suriname

    Adventure Riding in South America, Episode 1 After a delay in getting the Tenere released from customs, it was finally time to get my South American adventure underway. Heading south from the capital Paramaribo, I was soon amongst the Surinamese rainforest… If you liked this post, you may also enjoy…

  • The Netherlands: Bicycle Nation

    With tyres screeching, the taxi pulled up a few feet from me. I turned and looked at the driver, my eyes wide and heart pounding. ‘Geez THAT was close! Where did he come from?” I put my hand up and mouthed ‘Sorry mate‘. I was in Bucarest, Romania, and had…

  • The Rock Art of Foum Chenna, Morocco

    The Rock Art of Foum Chenna, Morocco

    At the foot of a rocky hill, near the Draa Valley town of Tinzouline, is one of Morocco’s most spectacular rock art sites: Foum Chenna. If you enjoyed this post, you may also like Visiting Volubilis, Coming Out a Winner

  • The Hills Have Eyes, Morocco

    The 2006 remake of Wes Craven’s classic horror movie ‘The Hills Have Eyes‘ was shot west of Ouarzazate, Morocco. I love a good horror flick, so when I found out the ‘Gas Haven’ service station film set was still intact, I headed out on the Tenere to have a look.…

  • Visiting Volubilis, Morocco

    An ancient Roman town in the north of Morocco? Well that’s gotta be worth a look! If you enjoyed this post, you may also like El Djem Colloseum, The Acropolis

  • Podcast Episode 18. French Stereotypes

    Having spent a few months in France, I think it’s fair to say I’m now an expert in French culture. Considering this, I feel it’s my duty to address a couple of stereotypes of French people that were popular when I was growing up…

  • Australian Election 2025: Voting in Rabat, Morocco

    After risking life and limb riding through the streets of Rabat, I arrived at the Australian Embassy, ready to vote in the 2025 Australian Federal Election

  • Adventure Riding in Tunisia, Highlights

    Three months in Tunisia went like a flash! Great riding, beautiful country, amazing history and friendly people. What’s not to like about Tunisia? Here’s a few highlights! If you enjoyed this post, you may also like Ksar Ghilane to Douz in a Straight-ish Line, Adventure Riding in Tunisia

  • In the Footsteps of Indiana Jones, Part III, Tunisia

    In the Footsteps of Indiana Jones, Part III, Tunisia

    Long suffering readers may remember that earlier in my trip to Tunisia I went to the regional city of Kairouan. Whilst there, I visited many of the places where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed back in 1981. It was a hoot to roam the streets of the city,…

  • Ksar Ghilane to Douz in a Straight-ish Line, Tunisia

    My map showed a dotted line directly linking Ksar Ghilane to Douz, crossing a corner of the Tunisian Sahara. I couldn’t find anything online about the condition of the track, so thought I’d just have to go and find out for myself. After a brief stop in Ksar Ghilane to…

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