About Us

I find it awkward and difficult to talk about myself. I’m not sure if its a fear of sounding like a complete wanker or that  I’m not really that interesting.

It’s funny as it’s the only subject which I am an expert.

However I will happily talk all day about my favorite sporting teams like the Vancouver Canucks and the Sydney Roosters. Hey I have  been known to ear bash people I’ve only just met about how Arsenal has never been relegated from the premier league. I also speak volumes for Tony Adams as my favorite player of all-time.

As you may have guessed I am a soccer fanatic and sports nut. As much as I love sport I also love travel. I have a love affair with South East Asia and have been fortunate enough to visit regularly. It’s my favorite region of the world as it highlights my other true passion…food. I am a chef by trade although the pressure of the kitchen and the anti social hours ended my cooking career. I still love to cook and will happily spend hours in my own kitchen preparing meals for family and friends. Who doesn’t love a good dinner party?

If you read The Story  you will get an insight into why I created this lifestyle for myself and our family.  I’ve been fortunate enough to take some risks just to see what would happen.

An itchy footed nomad….

I left Australia half way through my chef apprenticeship and decided to go to the UK, USA and Canada.

Eventually I found myself in Indonesia surfing by day and partying every night. The good-times lasted 6 months before the money ran out. I headed home and tried to settle down but it didn’t last and before I knew it I was back in Bali running a handful of resorts. I really enjoyed the job, it was like a permanent holiday. Alas all good things come to an end.

I revolved through a number of sales related roles before I took off again this time to the Top End of Australia.  Darwin in the Northern Territory , where I became a tour guide in Kakadu National Park.  Undeniably one of the most awe inspiring places on the planet. If its not on your Life List it should be.

My much better half….

Jules and I met 17 years ago, introduced through a mutual friend. It’s a fantastic relationship. We have traveled and experienced a lot together. We decided a number of years ago to start a family, and the idea of not having our own place to raise a child was out of the question. Jules and I decided to put our heads down and save, were able to build a house and then  were blessed with Zozo. Due to this commitment we didn’t travel nearly as much as we would have liked.

That’s probably why I had my emotional breakdown which created the change I desperately needed.

I am fast approaching 50 with so many Life List Goals to complete. I am really excited about what is in store for me and the family.

Things to know about me

Born: in Vancouver Canada, grew up in Australia, so I hold dual citizenship.

Favorite Country: I enjoyed the most to visit is Vietnam. I once secured ridiculously cheap flights so we hopped on a plane with no idea what was going to happen and it turned out to be the best trip ever.

Favorite place in Australia: Ubir in Kakadu National Park, closely followed by surfing in Byron Bay, I lucked out one particular day when I surfed with 20 dolphins at Wategos, it was a mind blowing experience.

Sporting Teams I follow: Ice Hockey the Vancouver Canucks (NHL), Soccer; Western Sydney Wanderers (A League), Arsenal (EPL), Football: Sydney Roosters (NRL) Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

I will watch  any sport except Tennis and Basketball, i’m afraid they both annoy me so much I want to gouge my eyes out with a spoon

Favorite Drink: I love beer. Especially a good craft beer, but will drink anything except Tequila. I can’t stomach the cactus juice.

Favorite Food: I will try any food once…”if you never try it how do you know?” “Right?” at least that’s always been my approach. I’ve eaten some pretty sketchy things in my time. Weirdest meal was probably Wallabies testicles (who knew how delicious they are?).  I hate raw tomatoes but love them cooked, pretty weird don’t you think?

Craziest thing attempted: I’m susceptible to a dare, so I’ve been known to do silly things….it was a lot worse when I was younger. The bull ride at a rodeo ranks right up there!