We Turned South to Sydney

September 1987 - January 1988  •  138 days  •  30 850 km (see details)

An Overland Journey from England to Australia, 1987 - "We Turned South to Sydney" offers a condensed glimpse into an overland journey from England to Australia, made long before GPS, mobile phones, or online maps. The road runs through Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, eventually arriving broke and tired in Darwin. It moves by bus, train, and planes, through cities, borders, and long stretches where progress depends on patience, nerve, and the bond of companionship. This edition is a taste of a much larger journey. It is shaped by cheap rooms, missed connections, fatigue, and the slow discipline of staying on the road. Homesickness and the quiet ache of leaving behind love thread through every mile, sharpening choices and shaping experiences. Written with restraint and clarity, this teaser captures the spirit of adventure, endurance, and friendship, with original photos to bring landscapes and experiences vividly to life.