woodford
A cool and clear morning made for a perfect start to a day trip from Ipswich to Woodford. Sure, we could have taken a quick trip through...
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Dalase Shilling
Apr 28, 20234 min read
beaudesert, wyaralong dam & the vineyard
On our last trip to Beaudesert we had to take a detour due to roadworks and I promised that I would get back and stop at the winery I had...
Dalase Shilling
Apr 21, 20233 min read
the big ride - pillion passenger perspective
When Dalase suggested that we head down to NSW for a day trip, I figured “sure, a ride to the coast would be nice, as long as we can...
Dalase Shilling
Apr 14, 20236 min read
qld to nsw and back again - an epic road trip
Get the convertible out of the shed, put the top down or drag out your preferred two-wheel death machine, because today we are going for...
Dalase Shilling
Mar 11, 20233 min read
the big ride
If you are looking for a ride or drive that has a little bit of everything (and I mean everything – rural settings, “blink and you’ll...
Dalase Shilling
Feb 20, 20231 min read
beaudesert round trip
We decided it was time for a short ride, so headed off to Beaudesert. We stopped off at Wyaralong Dam which is where I found the very...
Dalase Shilling
Feb 16, 20232 min read
darra
If you have seen our recent Facebook video, you will know that we recently visited Darra, which is on the Ipswich to Brisbane train line....
Dalase Shilling
Feb 10, 20234 min read
why your local pub is important
As you can well imagine with the work that I do, I get to visit a lot of pubs. Sadly, I also get to see a lot of pubs close, or worse,...
Dalase Shilling
Feb 8, 20233 min read
lyell deer sanctuary
I was looking for something a little bit different to do for Sharon’s birthday and decided a trip to the Lyell Deer Sanctuary would be...
Dalase Shilling
Feb 2, 20233 min read
destination mulgowie
I wanted to share with you one of my favorite rides, or drives, depending on your mood. This ride is filled with history and beautiful...
Dalase Shilling
Jan 24, 20233 min read
rail trail bistro - bellevue hotel coominya
Whilst out and about on a solo ride, I stopped in at the Bellevue Hotel in Coominya and decided to bring Sharon back for dinner one night....
Dalase Shilling
Jan 24, 20234 min read
a solo ride
There’s just something about a solo ride; no one in front of you, no one in your mirrors, just you. What happens today is entirely up to...
Dalase Shilling
Dec 6, 20222 min read
the ippy (aka ipswich golf club leichhardt)
Recently, whilst I was scrolling through our page, I happened upon a request for us to visit this venue. Having been some years since I...
Dalase Shilling
Dec 6, 20221 min read
captain patrick logan adventure
Dalase goes in search of the infamous Captain Patrick Logan – a search that takes him from Esk to Brisbane, then Ipswich and Beaudesert....
Dalase Shilling
Dec 5, 20222 min read
cherry cafe tree
A better breakfast I have not had for a very long time. Last week we were having breakfast in the country town of Warwick and I must...
Dalase Shilling
Nov 30, 20225 min read
how to salvage a no show
Just by the way of some insight, The 2 Hour Circle activities are usually well researched and prepared with a planned execution to be...
Dalase Shilling
Nov 25, 20222 min read
daddy daughter day at toogoolawah
Roughly an hour and 15 minutes from Ipswich is a small town that you have probably driven past many times, but never stopped in. Whilst...
Dalase Shilling
Sep 13, 20221 min read
tunbridge midlands tasmania
This week the bearded Burbler from Down There takes a short drive to investigate an abandoned railway tunnel. It isn’t often that one...
Dalase Shilling
Sep 2, 20221 min read
tin dragon tasmania
This week the Bearded Burbler from Down There is following the Trail of the Tin Dragon. From a northern Tasmanian rail trail to a couple...
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