About Peter Thoeming

I want to like the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. Of course I do like it; it’s well presented, and its explanatory signs are carefully researched. …
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Chances are that, like me, you couldn’t find Luxembourg on a map. But on the 29th of June, this year, a decision was made there that will affect you directly …
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Usually when I set up a ride for myself, I think of where I want to go and then organise a bike. It was the other way around this time. …
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I don’t know about you but for me, ferries are one of the pleasures of touring. Not all of them are terrific, mind you. I could take the boat from …
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A lot has been written about Norway, but I’m not sure that anyone has ever picked up the contradictions its society throws up. A regular Norwegian saying is, “Either conform …
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There is nothing quite like a decent day’s ride over interesting motorcycle roads, with maybe a quick lunch somewhere. But there are alternatives, if you live in Sydney there is …
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To commemorate all the animal deeds and sacrifices in war, the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) has issued a purple poppy, which can be worn alongside the traditional red …
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As I write this it looks as if we can Travel to the USA as long as we are fully vaccinated. Let’s be honest, the US is one of the …
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“I went to Tasmania for a story and developed deep vein thrombosis en route. So for the first two weeks I was in hospital getting treated.” – Bill Bryson. So …
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There are six free car (and motorcycle) carrying punt ferries in the Sydney area. One, known as the Putney Punt, is at Mortlake and is not part of this story. …
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