Solo on the South Coast

Adrenaline pumped through my veins as I closed the hatchback of my Subaru. The time had come. In the driver’s seat, I pulled out my graffiti-covered map of the coast: all the best and potential surf breaks I’d encounter marked out in an eclectic mix of symbols. I had one month and the plan was…

Why Australia is the land of public toilets

It is world renowned that Australia is the “Land Down Under”- the home of Paul Hogan, shrimp on the barbie, man starved sharks and a million and one other deadly critters and creatures out to get you (including drop bears). But to be honest, there’s not much truth in the hype associated with the stereotypes.…

Who needs an alarm clock in Saltwater Creek?

“Tap, tap, tap…” I rolled over on my mattress with a groan. “Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap…” The smell of smoke from the night before lingered in my nostrils. I reached for my phone to turn off the alarm. I could have sworn I didn’t set it the day before. Nothing. I knew I didn’t…

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