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25.01.2022 The immense beauty of cactus beach is difficult to describe. So remote, so powerful and so peaceful. Its a folk story told by many Australian surfers who have braved its shores over generations, such a epic and amazing place simply has to be seen to be believed.... This journey across Australia is nostalgic for me, revisiting some of my favourite places. And being able to show Eva my country through the eyes of a local.
25.01.2022 doing a little photography of my friends bands playing last night , something I do for fun sometimes!
24.01.2022 signing out for a few days.. If you need me.. this is where Ill be. Catching up with my bro and enjoying the southwest. A unique part of the world.
24.01.2022 I love when creative people manifest their mind and ideas into something physical. A tangible asset. To create ideas is one thing but to then turn that into something people can visualize and see is something else entirely. Its for this reason I made the trip specifically to #fremantle on Saturday to meet and greet Jarrod, the owner of @jackstillman2014 ! .. weve been in contact over the years with relation to his amazing waxed canvas luggage options but had not physicall...y met until now. I visited the opening day of his new store here and had a great chat! Definitely some quality products around the place and a wealth of knowledge and great person to have a yarn with. Make sure you support local people doing amazing things!! Go check him out. Ps- this isnt an ad I just really like seeing people pursue their dreams and support local people to grow. #JackStillman #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness
24.01.2022 Hello 2020.. the beginning of a new year. A new decade and a new adventure. #vanlife has been on my mind for years since living in North America for so long , the perfect country for a road trip, but here I am in Australia and watching it burn years later.. and I welcome Merv to the fray. Hes a 1998 Mercedes Benz Vito !! Hes old but hes in good nick and just needs a few dollars to adventurise and hit the road. ... The next few weeks Ill be adding a rooftop tent, awning for shade and then driving across Australia to pickup my ktm690 and tools so I can begin fitting out the interior!! Cant wait .. more big news coming soon regarding 2020!! In the meantime feel free to follow along the journey
23.01.2022 ~music for the soul~ So important is music and food in my life is the desire to travel the world seeking it out and surrounding myself with it, and all the beautiful and creative people who use this form to build an entire lifestyle around. People like @nathanparsonsmusic / @askyamusic who form the duo @salttreemusic inspire me to be myself. To be creative and to fulfill my passion in life. ... To say the music they perform is inspirational is underwhelming and an understatement. My friends and colleagues around me really have changed my life and how I see the world. It's so important to find what you love and what makes you feel alive .. unfortunately I'm not musically gifted, I have found my niche in being the facilitator of events and also capturing the vibe and sharing it amongst the world. That's how I remain connected. That's what makes me feel alive!! I encourage everyone to seek out their passions , surround yourself with other inspiring influences and enjoy life and every little part of it , look for light in the darkness and be that light for others
23.01.2022 Isolated.. Whats it mean to you? Ive recently driven across Australia to see my family out in WA , but upon arriving here have found myself caught up in all this stuff with the virus.. this isnt about virus, just a tiny part of the story.... Id not really thought too much about it personally, Ive remained focused on my health and being happy here amongst all the madness but I have realised how well prepared riding the bike around the world made me. Its been a huge learning curve, and one of the fascinating parts of that has been spending more time alone with my thoughts and feelings than the average person is able to. Traditionally we (western society) are so busy and distracted with "life" we dont create the time needed to go and simply do nothing often enough. We alot 15 mins for a bit of meditation or a 60 min workout but what about just walking down a new road or driving to a new city or sitting and simply watching the world go by for hours or until you decide not to. It sounds meaningless, and even I had felt this way and sometimes doing nothing made me feel bored. But now I see it as amazing mental health time. Since allowing myself the time to operate and think I have much more patience. More alertness. Awareness. Im more conscious and Im able to communicate far better than I ever did before. I prioritize the seemingly small things and enjoy what others take for granted. Time is a precious currency. Isolation may teach some people about how important some of the forgotten things in life can be. Hopefully this rings true for someone reading it , Id love to hear your thoughts and experiences with isolation, especially those struggling (perhaps the extroverted ones). Stay happy and healthy. Spread love, not fear or hate. Show compassion and take your time
22.01.2022 we all started somewhere.. a recent post by a young person regarding photography got me thinking, where did it all begin for me? when was it that I considered my photography journey to begin? certainly I wasnt good right away.. I flicked through some old photos (meaning about 10-15 years ago) and realised that even though I had not even considered photograhy , I loved it and it felt special to me.... I grew up in Karratha, in a mining town, in a mining school, with mining friends and mining families. So the photography culture was not exactly supported .. for that reason I never really felt creative. I repressed myself to fit in, and sadly it wasnt until about 2005 that I shot anything at all even though I would have liked to. One day whilst in Brighton , UK I bought my first amazing camera (to me at the time). It was a sony cybershot, and it began a love affair which has spanned 65 countries since, riding my motorbike around the world and changed my life forever. This shot was with a couple Aussie friends with an old sony phone in about 2010 while riding through Phillipines.. it was quite an adventure, we even created a ill advised game of bridge beers where we had a beer every bridge.. needless to say.. the philipines has a lot of bridges so we didnt go far each day. haha. Where did it all begin for you? Id love to hear your stories and how it developed.
19.01.2022 ~serenity / love ~ Im sure right now, many of my friends around the world are finding it tough and would rather be naked, floating in a rock pool, alone in nature!! *Covid-19... *Politics - domestic and intnl *Beirut explosion *Children sex trafficking *Oil spill Mauritius islands To name a few. Its been an interesting time for everyone in 2020 to deal with all this. I doubt anyone could have predicted this level of bastardry and the universe to conspire in such a way that many of our freedoms are shaken and denied and abused. Bare in mind a thought for the billions of people who have lived through this injustice for generations or centuries. When you finally settled into this new world and clear your head, pay a selfless thought to the majority of the planet who will never have the opportunity to travel beyond their cities and villages and farms. Next time you think less of a person for a act or gesture or something you dont understand try to keep an open mind about their circumstances. There is a saying , basically it goes "in a war , nobody wins.. there is only two losers" .. I think this applies to the war in our hearts and minds as equally as it does fighting on the front line. The only way to beat hate is with love. More hate only adds fuel to the fire to burn hotter. Learn to love yourself and spread that shit around like its gone out of fashion. Today I choose to love. Will you do the same? - @ggyteva - #westaustralia #djimavicair #perthisok
18.01.2022 Prepare for 690 spam.. Ive been waiting for almost a year to return and ride my KTM Originally the plan was to ship it across to NZ and ride it there but after the breakup the bikes remained locked away in storage in Perth. Patiently waiting for me to ride them.... The 690 has 84,000 Kms on its original motor now.. a lot for a off-road touring bike with a single cylinder , but its riding well, just has a small oil leak from the neutral sensor and probably could do with looking at the top end soon. Now is the time for adventure. Locked, loaded .. ready to blast our way down south first thing in the morning. #nelsonrigg #gcag #michelinmotorcycle #safaritank
18.01.2022 Last year myself and another photographer followed, and documented a group of 20 riders into the Himalayas on Enfields. This was the video @ajaykhandige created from the 10 days we spent riding from Manali to Leh and back with the team from @iaa.akarsh.pall Hope you enjoy it as much as I did ! https://youtu.be/z1Enq782tpQ
17.01.2022 Prep work before an adventure ride with a group of guys down into the forest for some camping !! First ride on the 690 since I left Australia last year.
16.01.2022 Made our way through the bush to PAR HQ near collie. Wasnt without its hitches though. Athol had fuel issues and my gear lever decided to take a detour .. found it though. Was a fun ride and only one crash. Me in the slippery mud at low speed. ... Lets see where we end up today
16.01.2022 35 years old .. Where did you think youd be? What would you be doing? What sort of person would you end up? These are some of the things I sit and ponder as I reach my next lap around the sun. We find ourselves in some pretty amazing times. I realise this last week or two (for aussies) have been especially focused on world events and the covid pandemic which has changed peoples lives recently but I personally have hope for the world and positive about the future of humanity.... In my experience riding around the world, Ive seen the immense beauty of humanity. The incredible communities built by time and hard work which will continue to endure long after the world forgets Corona existed. Theyre uncertain times and some of us are scared but my thoughts and feelings are that everything will be fine. Im remaining positive in the face of adversity and calm about the effects of it all knowing that in trying times often they have bear the fruit of amazing possibilities and opportunities. Try not to focus too much on the bad and be aware that you can go help people and give back and do something good. Let this be a lesson and guiding light to a better world tomorrow.
16.01.2022 When you wake up in the morning, have a shower, make your coffee and sit there, who do you see? What makes you, you? How do you describe yourself? It's interesting to me to spend so much time alone , exploring the world and often find myself perplexed by the lack of time others invest in truly learning who they are. Many people wander through their existence on this planet and think it's all luck or karma or whatever it is , personally I believe in energy and that we have a ...lot more control than others presume. We make choices constantly, some are so minute and small that they seem insignificant, but there is a very popular saying I would like you to think about and apply to your own life in this very moment.. "How you do anything, is how you do everything" I remember reading this a decade ago and saying bullshit. But it's true. Fast forward to now and I couldn't believe anything more. Whilst balance is the key, it's very important to understand how we behave directly impacts how we interact with the world and the people in it. You can't control how others are , but we can control ourselves. I'll leave it at that for now , hopefully I'll share a few more posts like this the coming weeks. I'd love to hear feedback and discuss your own beliefs and thoughts regarding this topic and if you also have the same idea about the way we do things and how it impacts us.
16.01.2022 Some of the best accomodation I have found whilst leading the tours last year in Indonesia! This place had it all , except a private chef. We were told that all the local eateries knew the place and would deliver no charge, but of course in true Indo fashion when we called they had no idea who we were. So, we rode into town. haha. This was one of the first official tours I ran with The roads less taken , I built that small business for a variety of reasons, one of which was t...o be able to safely show a small group of people around some of my favourite parts of the world, and give something back to some of the small, remote communities. Obviously 2020 has been a challenge to continue running this, but I hope in the future the business will operate and more options for people to travel and explore this amazing planet continue to exist. Being locked down for months really makes me appreciate all the things I have seen and done in my 35 years! I have ridden, hikes, climbed and driven across 65 countries now and scoured the earth for years looking for the most beautiful places and people on it. I have been amazed by peoples hospitality and generosity across every continent, and for that I will be thankful forever. Look forward to another adventure soon, but until then I have countless memories to go back and remember :)
16.01.2022 Looking back on 2019... it will be remembered as a year of reflection and amazing personal growth and changes. It led me through a labyrinth in my mind, often tearing down beliefs of old, challenging cultural and societal norms and the standards Id formed for myself and relationships around me. Having had so much time this year to fully immerse myself into whatever I chose, I made some bad choices. Although at the time I felt and believed that they were right and had the be...st intentions I actually sabotaged myself and in doing so, I lost someone I loved. 2019, saw a move across the sea that ended up just being a shift across a continent. It filled my life with a host of amazing and desperate emotions. From the loving memories you build together pursuing the passions that drive us and bond you together to being sick and sad and broken on the side of a mountain in the Himalayas so desperately alone with no power and hot water, with only the rain and time to look out into the desolate Himalayas for 5 days because of landslides in Himachal Pradesh.. it really taught me about myself. Ive used 2019 to rebuild. Take stock and remain true and honest but also share some incredible Adventures with friends around the world. I thank you all for being part of it , and theres some amazing changes coming in 2020 so stay tuned.
15.01.2022 Been branching out , trying new things.. last night got to shoot Ciara , a local model who trains horses and lives on a farm. Today Im off to photograph a brewery in Fremantle ... Tough gig.
15.01.2022 ~humpday~ Middle of the week for many of you, personally Wednesday is just another day. Although most people who know my travels from social media probably dont think I work, the truth is Im constantly working trying to be a better human. I dont go to school or read books anymore , I dont go to an office and punch a time card but everyday I walk outside Im studying the world around me. My office is the streets. My study is the faces and voices and stories of the amazin...g people I meet everyday. In 2014 my life changed. I sold everything and began a new life riding around the world. What was meant to be a year long journey around the world to begin life in another country turned into the best adventure Id never imagined possible. The truth about my life is that Im not lucky. The reality is that I made huge sacrifices to experience the things I have. Im no genius, anyone can do this, but I am infinitely more happy. Im rich in experience and my skills cannot be bought online or in a university education. This is the life I chose and my only advice is to seek out what you love and put everything into that. Dont die wondering. Life is an amazing gift so do it smiling inside. - the amazing @chantelledigbymodel wearing @honeybirdette taken in #fremantle recently.
15.01.2022 Recently been riding the BMW around as my daily bike , its a decade old super sport touring bike but its such a pleasure to throw a leg over and cruise around the city. It has all the bells and whistles you could want , the seat is comfortable, suspension is the best around and it stops on a dime. Ive thoroughly enjoyed this bike but its almost time to sell it and move on I think. The speed triple sits waiting to become WA licensed finally. Just a few more finishing tou...ches (new tail tidy and indicators which are required here in WA ) and the KTM is also being licensed in WA , just needs the new mirrors and indicators installed as well.. then a decrease and clean up. I can put them both in Merv (my van) and thats it. Thats all I need for now. If I was to buy another bike, what do you think I should get ?
14.01.2022 This is part of the evolution of adventure. It all began back in 2014 when I rode my KLR around North America, which is where most people remember my adventures from. That sparked a very huge idea in my mind and since then I've concentrated on exploring as far and wide as humanly possible given my resources. While I have spent the last 6 years bouncing between North and Central America predominantly, it also involved running motorcycle tours in Asia as well as photographing...Continue reading
14.01.2022 Yes thats a volcano... Yes thats a scooter... Any questions? Haha!!... Just casually riding around Indonesia exploring the back country and sharing the experience while guiding with @theroadslesstaken !! This was the last group we got to ride, since then Ive been exploring the Himalayas and route planning future trips but who knows how thatll pan out now. Fingers crossed we can explore again soon
13.01.2022 Great opening event for Retro Moto Co last night , a fantastic turnout from the Perth guys with an array of old, new, retro and custom bikes on show. Get down their new store and say hi to Scott, checkout what hes got going on and support local guys doing amazing work.
13.01.2022 the lads down at Green Chile Adventure Gear still sharing my pics after all this time.. 3 bikes, over 100k kms racked up and the uprising soft rack I have tested for them is still bulletproof .. I strongly suggest this equipment for anyone who rides enduros and wants to go touring and needs the extra rack options for tying bags / panniers etc too.. I also use mine as a handle for pulling the bike over logs and stuff. Its amazing. Top gear and top blokes. Here is a link to the gear, you cannot really see it tucked up under the @nelsonrigg dry bags. - https://greenchileadv.com/produ/gcag-uprising-soft-rack-kit
11.01.2022 Just me and my bike. A simple composition, but a delicate story of a wild adventure in days gone by. When I see this image of me now it brings back grand memories of riding the Alaskan valleys, crossing the rocky mountains, tearing through the Baja Mexico sand with the sun setting. I see a man who's lived more than I ever imagined. It makes me proud of what I've achieved, and excited for what stands ahead of me. Time has always been my most precious asset. I made time my pr...iority, I knew I could survive and I would make money regardless but if I focused on making time matter the most I would not waste it. This image makes me feel good about the journey , I am able to see a visual representation of the investment I've made and continue to seek and fulfil consciously each day. Recently I've moved back into mining after a 6 year semi retirement while riding around the world, during which I was able to explore many countries but most importantly I searched and found myself. I encourage everyone to do something they love. Do it often and surround yourself with other positive people who have been on that path also. As you may have noticed I have not been posting very frequently , and sometimes that's a very healthy thing , but really I just enjoy a lot of privacy at the moment and that's part of my evolution. I do intend to share a bit more at the moment, and perhaps go into more detail about my work, life, friendships and relationships as the year goes on!! I'd love to hear from my friends (all of you) and if there's ever any questions or you'd like to chat or need advice, I'm always just a msg or phone call away. Until then, stay safe , be happy and prosperous ~~~ Special thanks to @gera_salvarinas for the Also for my #dirttriple for all the memories ~~~
10.01.2022 Halfway across Australia.. from the Pacific Ocean to the great southern ocean, only a mass of water exists between Merv and I, and the continent of Antarctica. Pretty cool hey. Weve driven over 2,000kms and have about 2,100 to go until we reach Perth in a few more days. So far its ranged from 45 degrees near broken hill, to dust storms and thunderstorms and now Im on the coast its cold and wet. Pretty interesting to watch the extreme weather that exists here in outback ...Australia. Merv is running very rough. Averaging about 15L / 100 km .. which isnt helping economy much. I think its an O2 sensor or something but noone to confirm out this way so have to keep plodding along. See you all in the west soon
07.01.2022 July life update: I have been a busy boy, moved house into South Fremantle which is a cool spot very close to town where I can focus a lot more time & energy into my passions. Ive spent the last few months during isolation working on a lot of creative projects with models and artists from all around the state!! Its been extremely productive, and allowed me to move upto the city a lot more confident shooting a load of different styles with my camera. I also spent a little b...it of time working on rebranding and the graphic design side of things. The next few months while Im settling in and adapting to city life I look forward to networking and being involved in my local community. There is a lot of artists and creative minds around this area particularly and Im excited to throw myself into that. Riding is still happening, it just isnt the be all and end all like it was from 2014 - 2020 .. this year has been different, I still want to go out and ride and share the experience that Ive gotten riding around the world, but I also feel the desire to be more creative and express myself in other ways! Whilst there has been a little shift in themes from my typical adventure style things, I hope that you enjoy this other angle of who I am. Im still planning some big rides and look forward to filming with the drone in the forest very soon. This is my new little pad, its very green and chilled. I have to admit this photo was an exciting moment for me , I just opened a box of goodies I had ordered from my friends back in canada !! Somewon Collective used to be an amazing part of my life when I was new in Revelstoke, Im excited to be wearing more of their gear and represent such a awesome brand here in my home town!! Spreading their motto "life well lived" .. You arent wrong. :)
07.01.2022 Dirt triple, the thrill-ogy.. I was going through my hard drive from riding around the world and found thousands of images from across north america I had forgotten about or simply had not taken the time to look at. But now that I appear to have invested the time to explore the depths of my hard drive, there is a tonne of pictures I would like to share.. ... This is the first of 3 images Ill share from the #dirttriple . Taken with one of the 3 gopros i had filming the entire trip. Which left me with about 2TB of video and images to sort through!! I was riding from Canada to Mexico, and once I reached Idaho I was greeted by some beautiful twisty roads with pine trees and rivers both sides and mountains popping up all around me. I loved cruising through Idaho, it really is an amazing riding state but many people avoid it. Some amazing memories riding twisties on knobbies :) thanks #kenda for the tyres.. I do have some incredibly fond memories of this adventure !! Dont worry about what bike you have, simply get on and go, dont let later become never.!
07.01.2022 ~Following a dream~ Recently I've had lots of conversations with friends, family and followers around the topic of pursuing passions and dreams. One thing which repetitively was discussed was "how do you find your passion?" , And also "I don't have enough time!" ..... These are things I don't suffer or find a personal issue currently but I do recall a time in my life I felt the same, and it took me back to that memory and moment in life. It was nostalgic and sentimental. I used to worry and get anxious about not being passionate about anything. Honestly I would lay in bed wondering why I felt that way and it bled into my friendships and relationships. There came a time when I was working in mining as an electrician. I had a house and a new car and a beautiful girlfriend. But I didn't do anything for myself, nothing that I loved or felt alive doing. In 2013 I made the decision to sell everything I owned. Saved up my entire salary for a year and in 2014 set out to explore the world doing what I love. Being active outdoors. I didn't know what would happen after that, I certainly didn't anticipate still being on that adventure 6 years later.. but allowing myself the time and opportunity to embrace what things I loved changed my life. I see the world very differently now. My view on myself and everyone has changed. Don't wait until tomorrow, begin making positive changes now and you'll be amazed where you end up !
06.01.2022 WOW.. Touching moments from Story Moto ADV - it really is about the small things in life, and connecting with other amazing adventurers as you explore your part of the world. After seeing so much of the world the last 5 or 6 years, I have come to truly believe in the importance of connection with humanity where ever I go. People are amazing everywhere I have been, its really been such an incredible journey, but it also highlights the importance of "finding your tribe" .. p...eople who share your passions, connect with your energy and want similar things to you. If youre into motorbikes and riding and adventure, follow and enjoy these guys journey, true explorers and amazing people of mind, body and soul. Just wanted to share the lovely comments they made and let them know how much I appreciate the time and energy they put into these things. ~~ keep it real ~~
05.01.2022 Heres one for all the himalayan lovers :) My experience of riding the RE around India is well documented and the ups and downs I had along the way.. I have been an advocate for RE whilst riding around the world , but this time they let me down miserably and so did Tony Auto in Karol Bagh who came well recommended and insisted I broke the frame on the bike which was clearly already rusted and damaged previously but not picked up or repaired. (but I wont go into that part of... the journey - just dont go there). This was shot whilst visiting my good friend Akarsh Pall in Naggar at the foot of the himalayas before filming a adventure video riding from Manali to Leh with a crew and 20 international riders. I was just playing around waiting for the truck and bikes to come out and shot this drone pic which for me resembled a turning point in my adventure after a long term relationship break up whilst overseas and starting my new career and future opportunities with film making, photography and writing. I dont recommend Himalayans for adventure motorcycles, my version of adventure is predominantly offroad, living on the bike / camping and only hitting roads when necessary.. I dont believe these bikes are worthy for this purpose. They are road bikes with the ability to ride dirt roads and trails occasionally. I am not confident with their build quality, reliability or servicing from dealers. Im a well experienced motorcycle rider and mechanic but unless youre carrying parts with you I wouldnt be happy to ride this machine around the world. Thats my opinion and experience with them , feel free to make your own mind up or criticise mine . Always enjoy conversation regarding anything about my travels and encourage people to experience things for themselves whether that is a new motorcycle or eating some funky food on a back alley in a undeveloped country.
05.01.2022 Today I was reminded how simple life is and some other things about how we view our world .. an interesting thought for the day. There was no particular thing which triggered this. Actually this very moment could be made to seem extremely complex.. there is a lot happening all around me, and although small parts of my brain inevitably focus on these problems.. ultimately I remain calm and collected. Knowing that whatever happens will be okay. I am content knowing that my conf...idence to overcome things will see me through. We as humans are excellent masters at over complication. We over analyse and tangle up simple and easy scenarios for a variety of reasons. Im not sure if my brain is broken or Im just naturally gifted at dealing with things under pressure but I seldom let things get the better of me as I grow older. I recall in my mid 20s when I used to go out drinking I would get fired up easily. It made me feel stronger and better than other people to physically impose myself in social situations. What I realised in my maturity and upon reflection is the opposite is true. Strength and my personal masculinity is more potent when you have the self control and situational awareness to prevent this occuring in the first place. Strength is internal. It isnt anything about muscles or the ability to physically fight someone, and there was the secret of real power. If you dont understand that, then youre still trapped on the ground floor. Strength comes from within. The external representation is miniscule in scale to someone whos strong inside.
05.01.2022 R U OK ? .. Today is a national day here in Australia to ask your friends and family "are you okay?" . Its a special day to connect and interact with people in your life specifically involving their mental health, and genuinely offering those around you help. I know were all incredibly busy, but I offer anyone who is struggling with life , relationships, work or whatever issues you have the opportunity to share this with me, and also the time to just be ears to listen. ... We all have our ups and downs in life, some of us struggle more than others and I recognise often just knowing that someone else cares about you can be the difference. Dont hesitate to msg or call if you need something, youre all my friends and Id much rather spend a day doing something together to make sure youre alright than a day at the hospital or wishing Id been there sooner to help. #ruok #speakup #mentalhealth #itsoktonotbeok here is a link to their website, no judgement from anyone who loves you if you contact them! it is not shameful to ask for help, sharing your problems is not a weakness, it is building trust and shows real character. ~cheers to Cameron for the epic shot down in Injidup ~ another good friend. www.ruok.org.au/
05.01.2022 Great little vanlife pic.. doesnt get much better than this. (Bulli, near woolongong) Looking forward tomorrow to hoisting Merv up and dropping the fuel tank, and removing the shit fuel pump which has left us stranded here in Kalgoorlie for several days. Due to unfortunate circumstances , things not going our way as we had planned it was decided to stay and wait til Monday to finish the job with a local bloke called Tony Macaroni.. I should have known wed be here til Monda...y when i heard his name .. oh well.. we managed to have a great time with friends Sarra & Carl (and their little baby). Crossing fingers to get started and back on the road tomorrow evening .. Id love to be by the coast and pick-up my KTM this week!!
04.01.2022 Flashback to when I bought the #dirttriple in British Columbia and rode it back home with so many dreams and ambitions for it. Who would of imagined how many adventures I would have on it the next few years riding it 64,000 kms all around North and Central America !! This is where it all began, adventures start with a dream, and then it becomes reality. Dont forget to dream big.
04.01.2022 Another day, another old picture !! The #dirttriple , doing what made it infamous. I remember when I suggested putting knobbies on it people scoffed. They said its silly and stupid and got all sorts of idiotic responses from people who simply cannot open their mind or accept something different and new. They have a mass of limiting beliefs and fear the unknown. ... As you can see it has no issues off-road. Most of the time theres just dirt highways all over north America .. I did some trail riding on the triple and it handled everything okay. Ride what youve got, dont be the people who say "one day" .. one day may never come. If youve got a dream, do it now, work towards it and dont be fooled into thinking you need some kind of gs1200 to get out there doing it. Adventures on any kind or bike is amazing. Just hope on, ride what youve got and have a bloody good time doing it Cheers to my buddy Chris for this shot and Kenda Tyres Australia for the epic tyres which kept me rolling all that time
03.01.2022 Went to buy oil filter for my BMW today, ended up test riding this triumph speed twin .. yippee.. wow.. she's a nice ride. Maybe a early bday present for me !?
02.01.2022 ~growth~ Many people will have noticed my content dramatically different from recent years. My life has changed and Im not longer riding around the world living on my bike, Im renting a small flat in Fremantle. Obviously Ive changed too and for those who read my posts Im sure its been an interesting journey for you to follow!... I dont usually have any real agenda or plan for things apart from sharing what is real and genuine. I never know what tangent I may take or the way Ill deliver my writing. And perhaps thats the secret to my style. I am raw and genuine and find things which are real to be so much more interesting than a made up story. Along this journey (especially 2020) I have grown and changed, lost friends and gained amazing memories. This year I definitely decided to focus more on my art and creative expression. Id always felt stifled by my surroundings when I worked in mining. Constantly made to behave and act a certain way. People I worked with even mocked and harassed me for being different and not drinking or acting the same way as them. It was miserable to have to fit into that mould. But I made that sacrifice to have the opportunity I have!! Currently Im working on a few new projects. Im trying not to take too much on and Im studying at the same time , doing a business course at night . Alot of my spare time I read novels.. I havnt owned a television since 2014.. so its nice to open a book and learn! Any recommendations? This is one of my favourite portraits Ive shot this year. Moana really is an artist and working together was such an amazing experience for me!!
01.01.2022 #vanlife 2020... After riding all around the world since I quit my career, sold my life and began this journey in 2014.. its now time to expand a little. Ever so slightly , into a van. I love motorbikes, I will always ride, but this move into a small #mercedesbenzvito allows me the flexibility to store what is important to me in life (my bikes), travel, shoot photography, learn how to create more video and continue exploring Australia without being too tied down in one place.... My journey begins this week with a drive across Australia. Slowly cruising from Sydney to Perth to drop off the BMW as well as hauling my buddies ktm990 and pickup the KTM 690 enduro for offroad Adventure. Ill be mixing it up this year, focusing on life on the road, vans, bikes, friends , relationships and even some pretty hard hitting topics to cover along the way. Hope you enjoy the year ahead as much as Im going to and I enjoy all the feedback. Cheers, safe travels. See more
