The Leaning Post of Taupo
Well, I’ve been to the Leaning Tower of Pisa so many times I have no idea to be exact but […]
New Zealand Where Adventure Awaits
In New Zealand anyone can seek an adventure and we have been doing this for decades. This video may inspire
Satellite Texting Available In NZ
At long last in New Zealand if you’re with One.NZ and if you’re on one of the cellular plans that
Kenya 1955
In 2012 when I was recovering from double pneumonia in my Nairobi hospital bed in need of something to read,
If Only There Was A Girlfriend Translator
20+ years ago I could’ve done with the girlfriend translator Service or app to understand what lady saying and code
Pre – Camping Cooking Testing
Last night it was time to continue testing my camping cooking gear set up at home. I have been in
Project Troopy Update – January – Part 2
So here is my design plan from the last blog post and also 12 months ago. My original design layout
Project Troopy Update – On The Design Layout
So 12 months ago I started planning and designing, developing and a number of rethinks about a lightweight, simple design.
Project Troopy Update – January – Part 1
Well, after 12 months of working on my 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier she is finally getting close
My 2012 Africa (unplanned misadventure) Cycling Adventure
So 12 years ago this week I flew out of New Zealand heading to Africa for my second Africa adventure.
Project Troopy Update – Xmas Week
Short update I have Sikaflex/Glued the Euro Gripdeck (Anti-slip) Euro Birch exterior plywood down to the factory steel floor. There’s
Short Weekend Day Out
Short walking adventure this weekend trying to keep cool with bush cover and altitude. First of drive around Lake Taupo
Project Troopy Update – December
Yesterday’s Mini Adventure.Testing setup at lunch and having rest break. If only I had remembered to put one of my
Project Troopy Update – November 
Finally, after a weekend of removing the floor and drilling and fitting tee nuts to bolt down the battery cradle,
Out In The Truck Exploring On Foot
Today’s Adventure out to and around Kiko Loop Track This loop is off State Highway One just north of Tūrangi
Project Troopy Update – October 
So it’s been a busy few weeks since my last update and a number of things have been fitted in
Can You Ride A Bike?
Too many people start to learn how to ride a bicycle but unfortunately once they can stay on stop learning
Do You Have A Sticker Corner?
So I have my rear inside driver’s corner dedicated to my sticker collection. Thanks to to the new soon to
A Little Bit About My Project Troopy
So why is my Project Troopy so different to most Troopy camper/overland builds? Well it’s partly from my years of
The Future Is Coming
Just one of a number of new engine designs being developed to replace EV and other vehicle engine systems for