Our recent long weekend at Aurora-Exclusive through Hipcamp showcased why the Blue Mountains offer some of Australia's most spectacular dog-friendly camping adventures. Just two hours from Sydney, this spectacular 150-acre property near Oberon offered everything we needed for the perfect outdoor getaway—breathtaking escarpment views, complete privacy, and space for our four-legged companion to explore safely. With our trusty Yeti cooler packed and Mountain Horse Devon boots laced up, we discovered a secluded paradise where kangaroos wandered freely through our campsite and star-filled evenings were spent around a crackling campfire. This Blue Mountains camping experience proves that sometimes the best holidays happen when you disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with nature's raw beauty.

Manic Street Preachers "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" - Anti-fascism anthem warning against political apathy & creeping authoritarianism

I've been thinking a lot lately about self-control and the bigger picture. Every day I'm more fascinated by how we humans seem incapable of overriding our basic impulses, even when logic tells us we should.

Result of the analog photos taken with 35mm Minolta camera.

Our perfect Japan trip to Kyoto, Osaka & Naoshima using only analog cameras. Chose film over digital to stay present. Amazing food, architecture, polite people, clean country. Could live there!

Rescue dog adoption joy! Our red heeler discovered her favorite interactive flirt toy.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kings Canyon by hiking one of its three iconic trails for only $10 AUD. The Kings Creek Walk, a Grade 2 trail, offers an easy and enjoyable hike suitable for all ages. Spanning 2.6 kilometers, this trail takes less than an hour to complete and features mostly flat terrain with gentle steps leading to a panoramic lookout point.