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Adventure doesn’t end as we progress through life.
It gets more interesting as we slow down and better appreciate the places and people we encounter.

Dusty Boots Journal is a space for travellers who prefer the back roads to the highways, the hidden stories to the glossy brochures, the unscripted moments, and the kind of journeys that produce stories worth telling.

LATEST ARTICLES

Port Jervis, New York State, looking downstream on the Delaware River.

Seeking the Source of the Delaware River

Elizabeth recounts her efforts to find the source of the Delaware River, which had been a big part of her life growing up. The exact source proved hard to find but she was able to approximate it, and see some beautiful country along the way.

A Totally Unnecessary Trip to Poipet, Cambodia

I recently spent a week in Seam Reap, Cambodia, and decided to go to Poipet, just for a look around.  Overall, it was a most unimpressive experience – but one that I will remember.

ChinaHouse, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, May 2026. Fantasic place to go with a diverse range...cafe, bar, reading room, gallery, music venue and more.

ChinaHouse:  A Must-Go-To Place in Penang

Mark takes us through ChinaHouse in Penang, an architectural and cultural labyrinth, and one of the quirkiest but most compelling venues you might encounter. Cafe, cake shop, bar, gallery, library, music venue – and more.

Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney, October 2025.

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If you are looking for inspiration for your next trip, or simply enjoy a good story from the road, Dusty Boots Journal invites you to explore, connect, contribute, and keep the spirit of adventure alive.

Here you will find travel tales, reflections and practical tips shared by people like you – curious, adventurous, culturally aware, and not afraid to get a little dust on their boots. From quiet corners of Australia to unexpected discoveries overseas, we celebrate the joy of wandering.