"It's Christmas Eve. It's-it's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we-we-we smile a little easier, we-w-w-we-we-we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year we are the people that we always hoped we would be." -- Scrooged Myself and Vinny wish you a Merry Christmas. Myself and Vinny wish you a Merry Christmas. Myself and Vinny wish you a Merry Christmas. And a Happy New Year. Thanks for being legends.... an...

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity"- GladiatorOn the day when England lost the Ashes to Australia in Perth, twenty two men and women true took to another field to contest some different ashes... The Real Ashes.Today was the day when the backpackers from The Old Firestation would take on the staff from Rosie O Grady's Pub in a epic battle of good times, cold beers and great cricket.It began early in the morning with the ceremonial burning of the Ashes. Br...

Greetings from me, Vinny, and Christmas cheer.The festive vision has arrived. Its been sometime since we busy boys have blogged, so there are things to be covered. From Pimps and hoes, a traveling jockey, a new arrival and crickets pantomime villain swervin' Merv Hughes. Fun has been had and different styles of 'stationary' adventure attained. Mike is currently writing up on one of the best days we have had so far, the ashes day. You may have noticed,...

 "Don't worry, you're not my type""Smart?""Single"  -- Casino Royale   It has admittedly been a bit of a long while since we were able to update our wonderful Travelpod site. This is mostly because we are both working very hard, and it is also because nothing of particular Travelpod note has happened recently. That is to say we have failed miserably to be involved in amusing tales of death defying bus trips involving AK-47 wielding crazies. We have...

"I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend, and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope."-- The Shawshank RedemptionWe currently have the honour of having our travelogue residing on the front ...