Treefern paradise in the Tarra Valley
Day five of my Gippsland cycling trip sees a glorious descent from the hills, followed by a trip to a lush river valley, hot showers and some odd characters. “So…
Scenic highs on the great southern rail trail
Day four of my Gippsland tour took me along a gorgeous section of trail and up into the hills for more spectacular views. It was just ahead of Toora that…
Making a muddle out of Mount Hoddle
On day three I realise things aren’t always as easy as they seem on paper, but discover a magical bush trail in the process. “Is that a snake?!!!” asked my…
Hills, hail and the start of a rail trail
Day two of my Gippsland trip blew me away with incredible views over the green rolling hills of the Bass hinterland. The second toilet block at Lang Lang Caravan Park…
My cycle tour of Gippsland gets underway
With beginner’s luck, I head off into stormy skies and battle a gale. There was never going to be a good day to start the bike trip. Spring 2021 saw…
Mekong Delta cycle route: Sa Dec to An Binh Island
Welcome to the final day of my Mekong Delta do-it-yourself cycle tour! This is a shorter and easier days’ ride, and probably by right about now you’re keen to be…
Flower town: my guide to Sa Dec
Sa Dec is famous for two things. First as the flower-growing mecca of the Mekong Delta, and secondly as the setting for a famous novel by French author Marguerite Duras.…
Mekong Delta cycle route: Gieng Island to Sa Dec
This is the fourth day of my Mekong Delta self-guided cycling tour, and another wonderful ride. Traversing more shady green canal paths, it also takes you across the mighty Mekong…
Gieng Island: a genuine homestay experience
Guide to Gieng Island, Ap An Phu Sleepy and attractive Gieng Island is a wonderful destination in its own right, or a worthy part of a longer cycling tour. This…
Mekong Delta cycle route: Chau Doc to Gieng Island
Classic canal paths and colourful cottages This day two leg of my DIY touring route through the Mekong Delta veers inwards from the Cambodian border but remains in a region…