Since my Australian trip videos and posts are backdated, I find it slightly ironic posting this at this time. As of April 3, 2020, the whole world is shut down due to COVID-19. I’m isolating at my friend Julia’s house and spending every waking moment together with my bestie who came to visit me in…
Tick Off Bucket List in Cairns, QLD | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
After leaving Fraser Island, we parked our cars at our hotel in Brisbane and hopped on a flight to Cairns. This is the only part of our Australian trip where we leave the Landcruisers behind. Captain Nigel is coming to visit us in Australia and we are meeting up in this tropical paradise for diving…
One Week on Fraser Island | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
For everything you need to know before getting on Fraser Island, check out this post. Part 1: First day in Fraser. Visited some freshwater lakes including the famous Lake McKenzie. Also can’t miss the shipwreck Maheno!! Part 2: We got bogged! Got some tips from locals about how to tackle this infamous Ngkala Rocks. Part…
No ‘Jeep’ Left Behind | Sloquet Hot Springs Newbie 4WD Run
I’m long overdue for an offroad trip in the BC mountains. Since I’ve returned long enough to clear from self-quarantine (was a bad idea to visit China) and Captain Nigel is in town for the weekend, we gathered a group of friends to visit some hot springs along West Harrison. Our day started early as…
Journey to Fraser Island | What You Need to Know | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
We left our resort in Sunshine Coast in a rush. J needed another stop before Fraser Trip. His tyres has been through quite a test from the roasting red centre and muddy Queensland outback. We stopped by Bob’s Jane Nambour for a bead clean and puncture repair. Turns out the puncture plug J did was…
I Got Pulled Over & Ultimate Overland Landcruiser Drawer Setup | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
Today we’re driving from Coffs Harbour, NSW to Suneshine Coast, QLD, with J! Finally not alone! However this doesn’t mean it’s any less dramatic…. First traffic police encounter in Australia… Although I deeply believe I wasn’t speeding, I stayed in the inner lane (right lane) for too long. I alwasy thought inner lanes are for…
Sydney to Coffs Harbour | Defender 110 Walk Around | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
Said bye to my lovely nephew and cousin’s family, I continued driving North towards Coffs Harbour, NSW. It was early November when I made this trip. Rally Australia was just a week away and I was planning to watch the race on our way down. However, by the time we got off from Fraser Island,…