A little while ago we made the decision to downsize our second vehicle. The decision made sense for plenty of reasons – a smaller car is easier to park, not as thirsty on fuel, better for the environment and doesn’t cost you the world if you splash out on a couple of optional extras. Now […]
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Kylie Travers: The Thrifty Issue (interview)
Kylie Travers is an amazing human. Being recognised as one of Australia’s leading bloggers is one thing, but it’s story of how Kylie reached this point that is truly inspiring. Our paths crossed recently while recording a podcast for Finder; afterwards I had the privilege of chatting to Kylie one-one-one. For anyone doing it tough […]
Swapping smashed avo on toast for a…saxophone!?
My social experiment Smashed Avo Project is a series of trades starting out with smashed avo on toast. The project exists to show what can be achieved by going without smashed avo, and this is how the sequence of swaps has played out so far: 1. Smashed avo on sourdough 2. Vintage cane magazine rack […]
Airplane mode: Switching off in Vanuatu
It’s 6:03am, barely light and 8 degrees outside. My wife’s already at the gym, finishing the workout she started an hour ago. The dog’s newly formed habit of barking for breakfast has kicked off already (sorry neighbours!) The familiar silhouette of our 7 year old daughter appears at our bedroom door, as rubs her eyes […]
Long weekends: Plantation Resort at Rainbow Beach, Queensland
3.5 hours drive North from our little home on the Gold Coast is picturesque coastal town known as Rainbow Beach. This long stretch of coastline gets its name from the coloured sands which, for miles, cascade dramatically down towards the pristine blue ocean. Rainbow, as it is referred to by the locals, has all the […]
Have the Malloy Brothers Got Life Completely Figured Out?
There’s this strange misconception that if you’re a surfer everything else in life takes a backseat. The idea that a “surfer” needs to only be a surfer and nothing else is a ridiculous one. While surfing is one of the best things in life, there are a lot of other things that are just as […]
The Freedom Sliders
One of my favourite surf brands, The Critical Slide Society has used freedom, and a sweet-ass Defender, as the inspiration for their latest clothing range. The autumn collection is called The Freedom Sliders and is hitting stores now. The photo shoot for this range not only happens to feature some of my favourite pastime (surfing and […]
Beaches closed as huge 4m waves hit Gold Coast
When I woke up this morning and heard the ocean pounding, I couldn’t resist heading over the hill to the point at Burleigh Heads, one of the best vantage points on the Gold Coast to a decent swell rolling in. While the ocean is well and truly out of bounds for swimmers and families today, […]