In a vast country like Australia it would make sense if vehicles marketed as true 4x4s included high volume fuel tanks from the factory, but unfortunately most fall well short of the goal.

It can be hard to fully describe the attraction of an open canoe - paddling one evokes a feeling that’s hard to pinpoint. Perhaps a calm most akin to spending time beside a campfire.

Standing cold beside a frozen river was not the ideal start to a 1,200km canoe journey. Just as doubts set in Zogo, the driver, appeared with Vodka. After cup three Martin and Kerryn were warm and on their way, dragging their canoe behind them! 

She's equally happy enjoying international views from the front seat of a smart car and the lively waters of Corsica's rugged west coast as when she's island hopping the length of Fiji's Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, "Peaches" has broadened my paddling horizons.

Carrying out rubbish doesn’t always happen. We explore the practice of burning much of it instead.

Fire, a comforting friend.

Keeping our pristine places pristine.