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 18, 20233 min read
ghost gate road
It has been mentioned to me a couple of times that I should go and check out this particular location as the site of some mysterious...
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, 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, 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
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 30, 20223 min read
roadvale - history
Possibly one of the most beautiful flowers to burst out of spring would have to be the tiny town of Roadvale in the Scenic Rim. Here’s a...
Dalase Shilling
Aug 30, 20221 min read
historic aratula
We decide to take a look at the wonderfully historic Aratula in Scenic Rim. Check out the video below to see our full journey through...
Dalase Shilling
Aug 27, 20221 min read
the tara festival 2022
Our mate Cheryl Christie heads out to Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races to check out the going on, check it out for yourself below.
Dalase Shilling
Aug 15, 20221 min read
woolmers estate - tasmania
This week our friend the Bearded Burbler from Down There takes us to visit a World Heritage site - Woolmers Estate near Launceston. This...
Dalase Shilling
Aug 8, 20221 min read
burnie - tasmania
Today the Bearded Burbler from Down There is taking in the northern commercial port town of Burnie. As an industrial town, you’d expect...
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