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5 December 2019
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The Kindness of Strangers: 10 travel moments ...

10 travel moments that restored our faith in humanity. Stories of kindness from life on the road.

The Kindness of Strangers: 10 travel moments that restored my faith in humanity
11 January 2018
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What it's like to give it all up to travel in ...

All my friends are buying houses and having babies, yet I'm about to embark on my fourth big trip travelling. Here's how it feels to give it all up again to travel in your thirties.

What it's like to give it all up to travel in your 30's
30 August 2017
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That time we were attacked by bears!

We never thought that “bear attack survivor” was a title we would someday hold. Here's our story of being attacked by 3 bears and how we survived.

That time we were attacked by bears!
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21 March 2024

Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot: pagodas and slot canyons in a Lost World

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21 March 2024
Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot: pagodas and slot canyons in a Lost World

How to find all the unsignposted gems along one of NSW’s best short walks, including the pagoda rock formations, Valley of the Dinosaurs, Ultimate Slot and the canyon grotto.

Tagged: Blue Mountains Walks, BM Adventure, Lithgow

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19 March 2024

Mirang Pool: a peaceful swimming spot near Sydney

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19 March 2024
Mirang Pool: a peaceful swimming spot near Sydney

Mirang Pool is a pretty yet little visited swimming hole in Heathcote National Park. We’re sharing how to get there via the quickest route and what to expect from the trail.

Tagged: Royal National Park, South Syd Wild Swim

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19 March 2024

Tips for visiting the spectacular Ladies Well swimming holes

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19 March 2024
Tips for visiting the spectacular Ladies Well swimming holes

Everything you need to know to visit the spectacular swimming holes at Ladies Well, from how easy the pools are to access, to what the road to get there is like.

Tagged: Hunter Valley

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17 March 2024

Lake Eckersley: our new favourite swimming spot in Heathcote NP

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17 March 2024
Lake Eckersley: our new favourite swimming spot in Heathcote NP

How to find the best swimming hole at Lake Eckersley and what to expect from the trail.

Tagged: Royal National Park, South Syd Wild Swim

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17 March 2024

Kingfisher Pool: a pretty swimming hole in Heathcote National Park

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17 March 2024
Kingfisher Pool: a pretty swimming hole in Heathcote National Park

Kingfisher Pool is a beautiful swimming hole in Heathcote National Park. Nestled in a gorgeous patch of gum trees with a small waterfall and craggy rocks, it’s a little bush oasis. We’re sharing how to get there via the quickest route.

Tagged: Royal National Park, South Syd Wild Swim

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17 March 2024

Kangaroo Pool: is this the most beautiful swimming spot in Royal National Park?

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17 March 2024
Kangaroo Pool: is this the most beautiful swimming spot in Royal National Park?

The swimming holes of Kangaroo Creek are sublime, but some are even more beautiful than others. Kangaroo Pool is jaw-dropping yet it remains one of the lesser visited waterholes in the park. We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting.

Tagged: Royal National Park, Royal Wild Swim

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15 March 2024

Capertee River: pristine swimming holes in a spectacular valley

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15 March 2024
Capertee River: pristine swimming holes in a spectacular valley

How to find the beautiful secluded swimming holes on the Capertee River at Coorongooba campground.

Tagged: Central NSW

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13 March 2024

Bundanoon Creek: how to find the secret Fairy Canyon Falls

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13 March 2024
Bundanoon Creek: how to find the secret Fairy Canyon Falls

How to find the incredible swimming spots and secret canyon waterfall on Bundanoon Creek.

Tagged: Southern Highlands, Southern Highlands Swim

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11 March 2024

Jerusalem Creek Walk: a quiet walk through subtropical rainforest in Barrington Tops

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11 March 2024
Jerusalem Creek Walk: a quiet walk through subtropical rainforest in Barrington Tops

The Jerusalem Creek Trail is a gorgeous walk located in a lesser visited part of Barrington Tops National Park. The walk takes you along a pristine creek through stunning rainforest which is dotted with striking blue gums. We’re sharing exactly what to expect from the trail and how to find the offtrack cascades.

Tagged: Hunter Valley

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11 March 2024

Couridjah Corridor Track: blue gums and wild swimming in the Southern Highlands

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11 March 2024
Couridjah Corridor Track: blue gums and wild swimming in the Southern Highlands

Reaching the swimming hole at the end of the Couridjah Corridor Track requires effort, but your reward is a truly special swim spot that you’re almost guaranteed to get to yourself. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including difficulty and track conditions.

Tagged: Southern Highlands Swim, Wollondillyshire

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11 March 2024

Magdala Falls - the hidden grotto waterfall one hour from Sydney

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11 March 2024
Magdala Falls - the hidden grotto waterfall one hour from Sydney

How to find the hidden swimming hole at Magdala Falls and what it’s like to swim there.

Tagged: Lower Mountains, Waterfall BM, Blue Mountains Walks, Waterfalls BM 2

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10 March 2024

Our top tips for visiting Bundanoon's magical Glow Worm Glen

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10 March 2024
Our top tips for visiting Bundanoon's magical Glow Worm Glen

Tips for visiting Bundanoon’s Glow Worm Glen, including full walking track details and the best time to visit for the highest number of glow worms.

Tagged: Southern Highlands

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6 March 2024

Joes Canyon Loop: one of the best adventures in the Blue Mountains

Walk My World
6 March 2024
Joes Canyon Loop: one of the best adventures in the Blue Mountains

The Joes Canyon Loop is one of the Blue Mountains best adventures. You’ll hike, wade and swim through spectacular slot canyons and creeks. We’re sharing what to expect from this canyon hike as well as directions and safety information.

Tagged: BM Canyon, Lithgow

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1 March 2024

Rocky Crossing: epic Indiana Jones style swimming holes and rainforest

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1 March 2024
Rocky Crossing: epic Indiana Jones style swimming holes and rainforest

Rocky Crossing is a spectacular area of cascades and gorge pools, a true wild swimming paradise. We’re sharing what to expect from the walking trails, as well as how to find the best swimming holes.

Tagged: Hunter Valley

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29 February 2024

Turtle Falls: a hidden waterfall pool in the Blue Mountains

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29 February 2024
Turtle Falls: a hidden waterfall pool in the Blue Mountains

Turtle Falls is a gorgeous yet little visited waterfall and plunge pool in the lower Blue Mountains. We’re sharing what to expect and how to find it.

Tagged: Lower Mountains, Waterfall BM, Blue Mountains Walks, Waterfalls BM 2

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27 February 2024

How to find the sensational turquoise rock pools at Bushrangers Bay

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27 February 2024
How to find the sensational turquoise rock pools at Bushrangers Bay

Exactly how to find the viral Bushrangers Bay rock pools at Shellharbour, as well as tips for the tides and track conditions.

Tagged: Illawarra Swim, Wollongong

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27 February 2024

Problem Creek Falls: wild swimming at Barrington Tops' secret waterfall

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27 February 2024
Problem Creek Falls: wild swimming at Barrington Tops' secret waterfall

Problem Creek Falls is a beautiful gorge waterfall that cascades into a small but crystal clear swimming hole. We’re sharing exactly what to expect from the trail conditions and swimming hole.

Tagged: Hunter Valley

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24 February 2024

Blue Gum Loop and Crystal Pools: spectacular rainforest and pristine wild swimming

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24 February 2024
Blue Gum Loop and Crystal Pools: spectacular rainforest and pristine wild swimming

The Blue Gum Loop is one of the best easy walks in Barrington Tops, with spectacular rainforest and endless swimming holes. We’re sharing what the trail is like as well as where to find the best swimming holes.

Tagged: Hunter Valley

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23 February 2024

Joes Canyon: a spectacular easy walk in canyon that no one talks about

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23 February 2024
Joes Canyon: a spectacular easy walk in canyon that no one talks about

Everything you need to know about visiting Joes Canyon, a spectacular easy walk in canyon in the Blue Mountains.

Tagged: BM Adventure, BM Canyon, Blue Mountains Walks, Lithgow

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20 February 2024

The Duck Hole: an easy Blue Mountains beach day

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20 February 2024
The Duck Hole: an easy Blue Mountains beach day

The Duck Hole is a gorgeous part of Glenbrook Creek, with swimming holes galore. We’re sharing how to find the best spots, which are not signposted.

Tagged: Lower Mountains, Blue Mountains Walks, Waterfall BM

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