Perth is the most remote capital city in the world, dear reader. If you cast your eyes east the vast expanses of the Nullabor Plain stretch to the South Australian border and way beyond; if you cast your eyes west the vast expanses of the … …

The far north of Australia is one of the most remote places on Earth, and every day in the top end features stunning scenery and a sense of wonder at the vast distances travelled. There are three major towns stretching from the East Coast to … …

Sumatra is a travel destination that few people are knowledgeable about, and even fewer people visit. It is, surprisingly, the sixth largest island in the world and well and truly off the beaten track. The previous journal left off in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, … …

There’s so much more to experience on the Indonesian archipelago than just paying a visit to Bali. Australia’s nearest neighbour to the north is home to 220 million people, and the world’s largest archipelago has 1700 islands which span more than 5000 kilometres. Mind you, … …

Singapore is an intriguing country that has always fascinated me. To use a sporting parlance, the country reminds me of the little guy who is always punching well above his weight, the guy who gets extraordinary results despite what seems to be overwhelming physical deficiencies. … …

Malaysia is an unheralded destination on the South East Asian backpackers trail, and definitely fits the description Truly Asia! I flew in from Sydney to land in Kuala Lumpur on the Peninsula Malaysia, kicking off a backpacker trip in the most populous part of the … …

The United States dropped more bombs in the Vietnam war than were used during the entire course of World War ll, and it’s not too much to assume the Vietnamese would harbor a great deal of resentment toward foreigners. However, it’s amazing to experience nothing … …

There is an indefinable quality that makes Buddhist countries superb travel destinations, and possibly the most famous of these is Thailand. Tourists flock to this Asian paradise from all over the world, and when it comes to the tourism industry the Thais do things better … …

For several years I’d been focusing on my Sydney rock and roll band with all the puritanical zeal of the Blues Brothers, to the extent that Mind’s Eye was the focus of my existence. The idea of gallivanting around the world to visit exotic locations … …

There is stunning natural scenery covering the length and breadth of Tasmania, in this magical tourist island below the east coast of Australia. We drove our cars onto the ferry for the journey across the Bass Strait, with a plan to rendezvous with another brother … …