Tag Archives: Travel

Motorbike Overlanding – 5 years on 2 wheels – What Now?

Posted on September 18, 2017 by laurapattara

As it turns out, I’m getting bored of travelling by motorbike. There, I’ve said it. Am I allowed to say that?! It seems not. Most times I dare say that to fellow travelling bikers we meet on the road, they’re … Continue reading →

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That’s The Funny Thing About Overlanding Australia…

Posted on August 14, 2017 by laurapattara

We spend our evenings counting stars and spotting satellites, soaking up the refreshing chill in the air that finally sets in about an hour after sunset. Traveling through the north-western outback in Australia, in winter, is a traveller’s dream. There … Continue reading →

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Getting nowhere fast. That’s travelling in Australia for ya!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by laurapattara

‘I have a crazy story for you…’ I told the young police constable behind the desk. ‘Oh goodie!’ he replies ‘I love crazy stories!’ And so it begins. The long and arduous task to try and locate the individual who, … Continue reading →

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Overlanding Southeast Asia – The Idyllic Dream That Never Really Was

Posted on December 7, 2016 by laurapattara

**I’ve been a little quiet on the blog front in the last 12 months, choosing to only post a few fluffy bits and pieces as the months progressed. It wasn’t by accident, I can assure you. But Southeast Asia is … Continue reading →

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Cruising the Komodo Islands – the Good, the Bad and the Utterly Unforgettable

Posted on July 19, 2016 by laurapattara

A stellar boat trip through this UNESCO heritage listed Komodo National Park is an experience none of us will forget in a hurry. These are a few snippets of our life at sea… … We fought hard to secure a … Continue reading →

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Our “totally cool jungle off-road” adventure in Sumatra

Posted on April 2, 2016 by laurapattara

This was never meant to be a gargantuan off-roading adventure. This was meant to be a shortcut. With the added bonus of a change of scenery, perhaps, but a simple shortcut nonetheless. Leaving our friends heading for Banda Aceh and … Continue reading →

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Best Guide to Southern Laos Highlights (no, really!)

Posted on March 4, 2016 by laurapattara

I’ve been meaning to blog this guide for months (March 2016 update – make that a year), ever since I compiled it for a fellow overlanding couple who was following on our tyre-tracks back in 2015! Considering the fact I’ve … Continue reading →

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2015 – The Travel Year (that wasn’t really)

Posted on December 31, 2015 by laurapattara

I woke up this morning realising that we covered more kilometres during our 8-week traverse of China, in 2014, than during the last 12 months in Southeast Asia. The thought made me smile. Travel. It’s bloody brilliant no matter how … Continue reading →

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Cameron Highlands: The HIGHlight of Malaysia. Apparently…

Posted on October 16, 2015 by laurapattara

‘You’ll LOOOOOVE the guesthouse’ he said ‘It’s completely surrounded by nature’ he said. This is like that time he told me: ‘Oh, you’ve never ridden a big motorbike before? Only a scooter? Aaahhh…don’t worry…it’s same same!’ And then I am … Continue reading →

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Hipmunk City Love Project: Could South Brisbane Be Our Ideal Australian Base?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by laurapattara

As we’re inching closer to Australia, the hot topic around our camp stove these days is: where would we want to settle? As much as I love Sydney, I know I could never live there again. After I last visited … Continue reading →

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