It’s a man’s last refuge!” barked a stocky, middle-aged man to me as we sat on the outdoor patio of a pub in Brisbane, Australia. It was a hot and sticky February evening, typical...

Green hills, seaside towns and lovely castles tarnished a mossy green from age. This is Wales. North Wales, that is. It may be just as full of English as England is, but it’s still...

Backpacking across Europe is perhaps a right of passage. Maybe I’m a bit behind the times? Australia is the new Europe when it comes to a popular destination for young backpackers: a plane...

I drive two vehicles, and not very often at the same time. I drive a large pickup truck for work and my Chevrolet Aveo on weekends. Big truck. Small car. Either way, if you...

The tall, white high-rise apartments disappeared in the heavy fog as my gondola slowly ascended into the mountains of Lantau Island, one of the more beautiful islands of Hong Kong. I was on my...