Michael Pavlich

Australia's gold rush came at a time of significant international upheaval and sparked dramatic change across the colonies.

Alice Anderson was a pioneer of women's involvement in motoring in Australia. Her story is not well enough known.

Nick Drake never gained fame during his short musical career but his influence has been celebrated by artists including Kate Bush, Paul Weller, and Norah Jones, and his music is celebrated by critics and a new generation of fans.

There are some of us who just get up and go - and others who spend weeks, months and, yes, even years organising a trip that will take only 10 days, have three main destinations, a few overnight stays and cover 3000km.