Maitland Bay Track is a rewarding, short walk through lush gullies to a stunning beach, perfect for a quick dip or a whole day out.
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Maitland Bay Track is a rewarding, short walk through lush gullies to a stunning beach, perfect for a quick dip or a whole day out.
Read MoreThe Greater Sydney area is so rich in convenient bush walks. Most aren’t far by car or bike, but the Karloo Pools Walk wins the prize for easy accessibility – it’s literally next to a train station. The Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls track is a 10km bush walk that begins next to Heathcote Train…
Read MoreThree days have passed since the now infamous ‘Coogee Beachside Rave’ revved up and wound down, leaving in its wake a thick slimy layer of beer bottles, plastic bags, plastic cups, broken glass, urine, vomit and ‘nangs’ (nitrous oxide whipped cream canisters). The sand was left whiffy with alcohol, soft drink, mushy food, disintegrating beer cartons and I estimate, at least 50,000 empty glass beer bottles, a good 10% broken.
I’m in an interesting position in amongst this mess, pun intended. I’ve talked to lots of people the past few days…pretty much a representative of every character in this drama.
I’ve spoken to the DJ, the partygoers, the backpackers. I’ve sat with the locals, environmental groups and news reporters. I’ve witnessed the council cleanup crew in the dead of night. I spoke to their on-site manager in person, standing there in amongst the garbage at 1 o’clock am on Boxing Day. I’ve watched (and know) the Surf Life Saving Club governor on the news, and have followed the Randwick City Council’s actions closely.
Here’s what I have learnt since, from actually chatting to, and observing, all involved…and my suggestions for a more sophisticated solution than a summer-long no-alcohol ban in Coogee.
Read MorePlanning a house party is a plastic nightmare. I know this because I just planned one. And now that I’ve gone through it, and counted all the data from it, I can show you some great ways to eliminate disposable single-use plastic and be the Fuckgiving Party Throwing Legend you’ve always wanted to be.
Read MoreThis post is dedicated to all the once-a-year holidayers, the parents, the mortgage payers with a trip planned 10 years from now and the office workers fused into sitting positions from being stuck for years at desks.
There are five main reasons that travel is critical to your mental, spiritual, social, emotional and physical health. Let me show you some perspectives that will help you prioritise travel in your life.
You owe it to yourself to wander far and wander often…
***UPDATE: We’re so close to launching the fuckgiving.co website! Go to the site, sign up (it just takes a second!) to receive the latest Fuckgiving news and event details! Come and join the army! We’re launching this global movement in Jan 2017!! Having a chilled-out and downright gnarly friend who also happens to be a Certified…
Read More“Where the hell should I go this weekend?!” You’re probably thinking this around about every Wednesday or Thursday, right? Ain’t nobody got time to organise some great getaway when you’re stressed-out, suffocated by work shirts, stupid meetings and frustrating colleagues….or do you?
Well, if you’re a Sydneysider and this situation is ringing a bell, I’ve got a great little solution to satisfy your aching wander-lusting heart: The Cape Banks Trail.
Read MoreSo you’re stressed hey? Sorry about that. Listen, I need you to do something for me anyway. Sorry to bug, but it’s important. Don’t act so surprised! Some people have more important stuff to do than you, you know. That’s harsh, but hey, it’s the truth. Suck it up. Yes I know you’re breaking down,…
Read MoreFlowers and water symbolise eternity, life, love and beauty. They are perfect, natural wonders to venerate the dead and honour our ancestors past. But now we face a modern issue when we make offerings to the sea, an issue that flies in the face of the respect we intend to give…
Read MoreThe #fuckgiving continues! It has been just over a month since my little inaugural #fuckgiving campaign was launched quietly in a local cafe. It got some great local reactions, and since I’ve been planning a return to the beach for rounds 2 and beyond. Recently I went down to the beach again, this time, just for…
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