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Author Brad Atwal

Brad Atwal

Brad Atwal is an adventure travel junkie having worked for World Expeditions for over 15 years on three continents. His ambition to showcase the world’s wildest places was inspired by an early visit to his dad’s village in India and he counts himself as one of the lucky ones to be able to wax lyrical about destinations from the Arctic to the Outback. When he’s not seeking out inspirational places to share with others you’ll find him paddling up a creek, with a paddle, with his three young daughters near his home in Coffs Harbour.

The Top Adventure Trips & Trends for 2018

Brad Atwal
January 11, 2018
Activities, Destinations, Environmentalism
If you’re the type of traveller who savours the journey more than the destination then 2018 should be an exciting year. There are more destinations to visit than ever before and while many other ‘top...

Back to business for the Overland Track

Brad Atwal
February 10, 2016
Bushwalk & Camp, Partners in Adventure
Australia’s most iconic bushwalk, the Overland Track in the Tasmanian World Heritage wilderness, will re-open to walkers on the 3rd of February, after devastating bushfires forced its temporary...

Escape it all on the rugged and remote South Coast Track

Brad Atwal
December 14, 2015
Australia, Bushwalk & Camp
“The thing I love about it is after the plane drops you off, and it leaves,’ reflects Ash Werner, South Coast Track guide for almost a decade. “Then you know you’re out there. And you know you have...

Why is a rafting trip along the Franklin River so special?

Brad Atwal
December 1, 2015
Activities, Australia, East, Paddle, South
A quick answer is because you almost lost the opportunity to do it! But there is much more to the appeal of the Franklin than that. In the late 70’s Tasmania’s hydro-electric scheme had its sights on...

New Zealand: The New Cycling Mecca

Brad Atwal
April 6, 2015
Bike, New Zealand
When you think of cycling overseas what comes to mind? South-East Asia. Across Tibet. New Zealand? Yes, our friends across the ditch are fast becoming known for the extraordinary amount of cycling...

The best NZ trek – that you won’t find in a guidebook

Brad Atwal
April 23, 2014
Bushwalk & Camp, New Zealand
Are you the type of traveller who prefers to venture where few others have been before? You might not think it, but it's still possible in NZ - that’s why you'll love this hike. Geoff Gabites is one of...

Welcome to the Blog

The name Paddy Pallin certainly means many things to many people. For some it brings to mind the genial personality of one of Australia’s pioneer bushwalkers. Others will recognise the name from the label of a sleeping bag or rucksack that has given a generation of faithful service in the great outdoors. Or perhaps it brings to mind the colourful history of Australia’s greatest cross-country ski race. For most people however, the name is associated with a group of specialist retail stores catering for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Experience Blog is a place to collaboratively share knowledge, adventures and inspire each other to enjoy the outdoors. We stand firmly by the motto that 'Experience is Everything' & strive to embody that philosophy within our community whenever possible.

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