Roughing it in the Outback
I heard the howling as soon as I lay down to go to sleep. Dingoes. The sound came from my left; it felt as if…
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Australia from Above
The first time I ever went up in a hot air balloon we had a crash landing. Ok – maybe that’s a bit melodramatic but…
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Luxury in Nowhere
I found myself wandering around the aisles glancing at magazines while trying to listen to the announcements on the airport PA system. As my eyes…
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Adventure Travel | Australia | Hiking | Lodging | Queensland
Pioneering the Scenic Rim Trail
I waited at the edge of the road as the big truck passed by in low gear, slowly climbing up Cunningham Gap, otherwise known as…
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How to Overcome Fear in Your 40’s
When was the last time you did something for the first time? A month, a year, 5 years, 12 years ago? Aging and fear have…
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Rickshaw Run Thrills and Agony
I can still see the poor skier lose his balance and slide down the mountain with skis criss-crossed and pointed in every direction. He seemed…
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The View Inside My Rickshaw
I already showed you the view outside my rickshaw during the Rickshaw Run; now it’s time to get a little glimpse of inside our rickshaw…
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Eat With Locals While Traveling
“Beautiful things happen when you bring people together over food,” said Hila. We all sat at a long table with vases of fresh flowers, Billie…
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The View From My Rickshaw
Only one team member can drive at a time during the Rickshaw Run, so that means half of the time you are a passenger. As a…
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Rickshaw Run FAQs
Thinking about doing the Rickshaw Run after following our experience in April 2014? You’ve read through all the adventurous marketing hype, and you are ready…
