Life Trove

In the early days of our relationship,  Ally and I escaped to Franschhoek for a romantic weekend. We’d found a cute, secluded cottage on a f...

In Sydney, the cockroaches aren't just pests; they are armored invaders. They are enormous, incredibly fast, and—for me—a source of prim...

Back in 2014, I joined a Meetup hike in Berowra—a rugged stretch of bushland just north of Sydney that looks peaceful until it isn’t. In a m...

I love wildlife reserves. There’s something magical about them—vast landscapes, incredible animals… and the constant, underlying possibility...

A lovely long weekend with the hiking gang, hiking in The Blue Mountains, staying at The YHA. Memories The drive up with Kate R...

A lovely walk at Kirstenbosch in the late afternoon. Highlights The light as the sun got lower A curious robin who came very close...

I spent a lovely weekend spent with South Coast Campers , hiking along the Shoalhaven Gorge.  I love hiking along rivers where you can swim ...