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The Wrong Way Home

London to Sydney the hard way

Peter is tired of technoInspired by tales from the old hippie trail I hit the road and travelled overland from London to Sydney. A journey that took me through 25 countries - a fair few of them war-torn.

Along the way I kept company with Czechs with bad haircuts, Muhajeddin with big guns and Ravers with bags of E.

Regarded by many as my 'classic.' I must admit it's probably my favourite.

Latest News

Oct
12

As an 'Overland Veteran' The Guardian asked me to comment on reports of a mutiny on the Ozbus - the tour bus following the overland trail back to Australia.

You'll find my article here.

Favourite Photos

And the story behind them ...

photo01Skanderbeg Square, Tirane. I've just arrived in town and I'm approached by a guy wearing reflector sunnies, bright white shoes and a flash smile. He asks me if I want to sleep on his couch. I say yes, of course.

The guy's name was Mirindi. And this is my favourite photo of him. Sus clothes. Top bloke.

Check out more pictures from the trip here.

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