We are Margie and Tim, (almost) full-time nomads, storytellers, and seekers of the “awesome” in the Australian wilderness.
We aim to inspire others to say ‘yes’ to adventure, to leave their comfort zone in the pursuit of finding new experiences. By blending storytelling with history and geographical information, we want to take you on an adventure through time.
How did it all start?
Is there ever a perfect time to pack up everything you own, Tetris it into a tin can and head off into the sunset? Everyone has their own reason to pack up and chase ‘the dream’. For us, it was a chance to escape the norm. With a special needs child, the norm no longer worked for us.
But somewhere along the corrugated roads, the trip changed. We stopped just looking at the landscape and curiosity got the better of us. Why are there fossilized sea shells in the middle of the desert? Why are the Snow Gums turning silver? Who walked these tracks 60,000 years ago?
We realized that the best adventures aren’t just about where you go—they’re about what you learn when you get there.
Meet the Team:
Margie Pumpa | Writer Environmental Journalist & National Geographic Contributor
Margie is driven by curiosity and her love of finding unique adventures. She enjoys hiking remote walks, diving into the history and uncovering the best stories. Her work brings the hidden corners of the Australian outback to a global audience.
Tim Pumpa | Photographer & Logistics Expedition Photographer
Tim makes the mission possible. He handles the photography and preparation. Whether it’s securing the Starlink dish in a dust storm or navigating a technical 4WD track, Tim ensures we can live, work, and file stories from the edge of the map.
Our Van
We live and work out of our self-sufficient off-grid caravan. It’s our home, our office and our comfort in the middle of nowhere. We can stay on-site for weeks, collecting data for the best stories.
Read More about our van here (to come)
Places we’ve been
📍South Australia – Adelaide, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders Rangers, Eyre Peninsula, The Coorong, Ngarkat (the border track!!)
📍Queensland – Gold Coast, Brisbane, Kgari (Fraser) Island, Rainbow Beach, Cairns
📍Victoria – Melbourne, The high country (Falls Creek), Sorrento, The Great Ocean Road
📍New South Wales – Sydney
📍Western Australia – The Nullabor Hwy, Denmark, Esperance, Perth, Exmouth, Monkey Mia, Karratha
📍Cambodia – Ankor Wat, Siem Reap
📍Japan
📍Vietnam
Why we blog
We want to help you find the adventures both in your own backyard, and over the world. Adventure: being anything outside your usual comfort zone.
If you’re new to camping, caravanning or remote hiking, this is the site for you.
Follow us on our YouTube channel
Join our YouTube community to see what is possible. Subscribe to see when our videos are released. Usually every other week – as our travel schedule allows!
Where we’ve been featured
We love to be involved with the adventure travel community and help others find out-of-they way locations.
We Are Explorers
GritShift Media
Business Insider
What’s Next?
The adventure doesn’t stop here. We’re always planning our next trip, testing new gear, and searching for more ways to find cool places. We’d love for you to join us on this journey. Feel free to join our weekly newsletter for the BTS goss, our recap on gear that works and what doesn’t, and much more.
Follow along as we continue to explore, create, and inspire. Adventure is waiting, and we’re excited to share it with you.
Thanks for stopping by and happy adventuring!
Margie and Tim