Aussie Mum Dies on Kokoda Trek

Aussie Mum Dies Kokoda

Having trekked Kokoda myself, I was saddened by the news of Aussie mum Samantha Killen, age 36, having died on the track. Sam leaves behind loving husband Dion and two children, a boy aged 5 and a girl aged 3. There are no clear reports as to what caused her death, only that she felt [...] Read more »

15 Top Posts from Angesbiz

My site is being revamped and while the new Buzzing with Ange is under construction, I thought it may be a great idea to list some of the best and most visited posts that I have written to give you something to think about while waiting for the new look! I will list them in [...] Read more »

Humanitarian Initiative

I have some exciting news and a very worthwhile cause to tell you about today. Three very wise and humble bloggers have come up with a formula for helping the afflicted in Darfur, a region in Western Sudan. In case you are not aware of the situation, over the past five years, 200,000 civilians have [...] Read more »

My Excellent Kokoda Adventure Part 4

By this stage I think you get the drift of how the trek went. The places we camped, the track itself and the challenges it presented. The emotional ups and downs. The fact that hygiene wasn’t all that flash with cold showers and no soap… and the sore feet! Nevermind that we couldn’t get anything [...] Read more »

My Excellent Kokoda Adventure Part 2

One thing about PNG, every afternoon around 4pm, the low clouds set in and it rains.  Today was no different.  The boys went down to shower under a natural waterfall as they were ready first and then us girls went down to the creek… it was freezing and we couldn’t use soap so we refreshed [...] Read more »

Almost Time To Trek Kokoda

Yes, that’s right! 16 more sleeps until I am on a plane flying out to Papua New Guinea to trek the Kokoda Trail. Yikes!! The training has almost taken over as I prepare for this grueling trek. By the time I have packed to go out for a hike and then get to where there [...] Read more »

My Greatest Personal Challenge To Date

1000 Steps Sign Dandenongs Kokoda training

Ange Recchia - thoughts about Kokoda - This is not a decision I made lightly and for those that know me on a personal level would know that I am not the kind of girl to get my hands dirty, camping and hiking in the outback is not something I do on a regular basis as I am a creature of comforts. Read more »