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Conquering the world on two wheels
Conquering the world on two wheels
In 2015, photographer Martijn Doolaard left his home in Amsterdam on the back of his bike. A year later, he had made his way to Singapore…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Mar 5, 2018
This outdoor gallery in the Australian countryside sees abandoned silos turned into artwork
This outdoor gallery in the Australian countryside sees abandoned silos turned into artwork
A series of six forgotten wheat silos and a bevy of international street artists come together to form the the 200km (125 mile) Silo Art…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Jul 19, 2017
Victoria’s Waterfall Bucket List
Victoria’s Waterfall Bucket List
Looking for a little escape into the great outdoors? Hit the road and go chasing Victoria’s beautiful range of waterfalls.
Chryssie Swarbrick
Oct 10, 2017
Alaska to Argentina: Traversing the transitions of the land
Alaska to Argentina: Traversing the transitions of the land
Mark Watson is an adventure and travel photographer on the journey of a lifetime with his partner, Hana. In this guest post, Mark shares…
Chryssie Swarbrick
May 21, 2017
The ultimate Harry Potter Bucket List Map
The ultimate Harry Potter Bucket List Map
From London to the Scottish Highlands and everywhere in between, here’s our guide to finding your way to the wizarding world — no magic…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Jun 14, 2017
30 Days for 30 Years
30 Days for 30 Years
When Daniel Weststeyn turned 30, he decided to mark the milestone with an unforgettable month long adventure: 30 days on the back of a…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Oct 3, 2017
Canoe Camping the Glenelg River
Canoe Camping the Glenelg River
Hidden away in the south-western corner of Victoria is a camping holiday like no other — a multi-day canoeing adventure down the Glenelg…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Oct 2, 2017
Glaciers, Fjords & Snow-Capped Mountains: How to Cycle New Zealand’s West Coast Wilderness
Glaciers, Fjords & Snow-Capped Mountains: How to Cycle New Zealand’s West Coast Wilderness
There’s nothing like discovering a country on the back of a bike — especially when your hard work is rewarded with pristine natural…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Oct 2, 2017
Meet the explorer travelling across Canada with nothing but a bike and bass guitar
Meet the explorer travelling across Canada with nothing but a bike and bass guitar
He calls himself a “modern troubadour”, and rightly so, as there is something quite romantic and old-world about his whole adventure. Meet…
Chryssie Swarbrick
May 3, 2017
This is why you need to listen to music when you travel
This is why you need to listen to music when you travel
There I was, in a tiny restaurant in the backstreets of Montmartre. The place was practically empty, save for a couple of locals having…
Chryssie Swarbrick
Mar 27, 2017
An open letter to fold out tourist maps — the grass is greener
An open letter to fold out tourist maps — the grass is greener
Dear Tourist Map,
Zoe Manderson
Jul 20, 2016
These are Victoria’s most unique places to spend the night
These are Victoria’s most unique places to spend the night
Choose your own adventure with a sleepover at one of the state’s most intriguing locations, from trams, to yurts, to caravans on rooftops.
Chryssie Swarbrick
Aug 16, 2017
Maps are just cryptic love letters
Maps are just cryptic love letters
Maps encourage boldness. They’re like cryptic love letters. They make anything seem possible — Mark Jenkins
Zoe Manderson
Jun 6, 2016
An underground adventure with a speaking city
An underground adventure with a speaking city
Maps are a powerful storytelling platform that can invoke feelings of curiosity and wonder. When layered with personal stories, they have…
Zoe Manderson
Mar 20, 2017
Cigars and salsa — in search of the real Cuba
Cigars and salsa — in search of the real Cuba
Cuba is in a world of its own. The buildings are in disrepair, 1950’s cars roam the streets — it’s preserved like a time capsule…
Zoe Manderson
Nov 25, 2016
Eye-opening confessions of a cartophile
Eye-opening confessions of a cartophile
An exploration of our obsession with maps that will leave you completely lost.
Zoe Manderson
Aug 2, 2016
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