2018

53 posts

Last Trip To Sydney
Adventure· Dec 28, 2018

Last Trip To Sydney

It is a big deal for us to say farewell (for now) to Australia. Since moving to Singapore we have been lucky enough to visit Australia often, especially having frien

Moon River
Quote· Dec 21, 2018

Moon River

"Two drifters off to see the world, ​​​​​​​There's such a crazy world to see."

Homeland
Adventure· Dec 14, 2018

Homeland

Back in Sydney for the last time before we jet off to Europe and start the next chapter. We won’t be in the Northern Beaches again for some while to come, and it’s s

Get Outside
Dreaming· Dec 7, 2018

Get Outside

Adventure starts where plans end.

Wander-Thirst
Quote· Nov 30, 2018

Wander-Thirst

"Beyond the East the sunrise, beyond the West the sea, And East and West the wander-thirst that will not let me be."

Infinite Possibility
Planning· Nov 23, 2018

Infinite Possibility

Christmas is on the horizon, and just beyond that lies 2019 - the year of making things happen.

Lucky
Adventure· Nov 16, 2018

Lucky

Swanning around Koh Samui does wonders for the soul. Our adventures have already begun!

Conquer The World
Dreaming· Nov 9, 2018

Conquer The World

The best view comes after the hardest climb.

Life Learning
Quote· Nov 2, 2018

Life Learning

"When you teach a child something you take away forever his chance of discovering it for himself."

Europe, Here We Come!
Planning· Oct 26, 2018

Europe, Here We Come!

Our one-way flights to Europe have been booked! D-day is Tuesday 21 May 2019.

Small Spaces
Dreaming· Oct 19, 2018

Small Spaces

Quick to get messy, but quick to tidy?!

Let Me Play
Adventure· Oct 12, 2018

Let Me Play

One of our little sailors turns three today!

Follow The Sun
Quote· Oct 5, 2018

Follow The Sun

"Follow the sun and which way the wind blows when this day is done."

Looking Good
Planning· Sep 28, 2018

Looking Good

Very excited to unveil our new logo. Looking forward to seeing this on the side of our boat next year!

Naming The Boat
Planning· Sep 21, 2018

Naming The Boat

You may be wondering… “What’s this Long Summer thing all about?” Well, it’s the name of our boat, our adventure, our business, our blog - in truth, it’s the name tha

Travel Long
Dreaming· Sep 14, 2018

Travel Long

The wind blows us by day, the stars guide us by night.

A Thousand Miles From Care
Adventure· Sep 7, 2018

A Thousand Miles From Care

Back in Sydney and back to the Pacific. It’s good to come home!

Recording History
Planning· Aug 31, 2018

Recording History

Documenting the experience before it has even begun.

Wanderlusting
Dreaming· Aug 24, 2018

Wanderlusting

A strong desire or urge to wander or travel and explore the world.

Come Sail Away
Quote· Aug 17, 2018

Come Sail Away

"I'm sailing away set an open course for the virgin sea, I've got to be free free to face the life that's ahead of me. On board I'm the captain so climb aboard, We

Sebana Cove
Sailing· Aug 17, 2018

Sebana Cove

Whether it’s on forums, blogs, books, or Instagram, one of the most common tips when learning to sail is to “just go down to the local sailing club and ask a mem

Ignite
Quote· Aug 10, 2018

Ignite

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."

Sydney International Boat Show 2018
Sailing· Aug 3, 2018

Sydney International Boat Show 2018

What do you do when you can’t attend a really important (and very cool) event? Call on your family… Especially the relatives who are due to have a baby on the very d

Indonesian Dreams
Adventure· Jul 27, 2018

Indonesian Dreams

It’s our last trip to Bali for a long time. We’re going to miss this beautiful part of the world.