A lot of my career in the tourism industry has been about storytelling.
I’ve helped small businesses find their brand and communicate it to their ideal audience. I’ve amplified the stories of tourism operators and destinations by connecting them with the media and influencers. I’ve also told many a tale to travellers while leading tours around Victoria.
Now I’m excited to be sharing stories not only of my adventures, but also those of people who inspire me.
Check out some of my latest features below.
How To Become A Backcountry Guide & Share the Stoke of Ski Touring – We Are Explorers
After five years of working as a backcountry guide in the Snowy Mountains Rohan still feels the thrill of sharing the off-piste terrain with others.
How To Become A Hiking Guide & Connect To People and Places – We Are Explorers
What would it be like to work as a hiking guide? Is the ultimate job waiting for you out there on the trails? I spoke to Cassie Harrison from Women of Wander to find out.
7 Best Trail Running Destinations In Victoria – We Are Explorers
We’ve lined up some of the best trail running destinations in Victoria – from the Alpine National Park to the Great Ocean Road.
8 Winter Adventures in Aotearoa New Zealand Worth Extending Your Ski Trip For – We Are Explorers
The colder months are a popular time to visit New Zealand for the ski season – but there’s a whole lotta fun to be had off-piste that’s worth sticking around for.
What To Wear When Hiking – A Beginner’s Guide – We Are Explorers
The weekend is here and you’ve got a hot date planned with a new trail – but there’s one question – what to wear when hiking?
How to Become a Surf Instructor (& Wake Up Stoked to Go to Work) – We Are Explorers
I asked Becky from Honu Honi Surf Camp if she jumps out of bed excited for work every morning and I barely got the question out before a resounding ‘YES’ came back at me.
Wild Tamar: Your Guide to Adventure in Tasmania’s North – We Are Explorers
From underwater adventures, to epic new MTB trails, and skydiving over the kanamaluka / Tamar River – there’s a lot of adventure on offer in the Wild Tamar.
Guide to a Weekend Escape in Wild Tamar – We Are Explorers
Soak in the splendour of Wild Tamar in Tasmania’s north, with kayaking, cycling, fishing and wildlife adventures – all based around the kanamaluka / Tamar River.
Queanbeyan-Palerang – Guide to the NSW Adventure Hub You Haven’t Heard Of – We Are Explorers
Right on Canberra’s doorstep, the Queanbeyan-Palerang region has a treasure-trove of adventures. There’s a handful of national parks to explore – with hiking and biking trails as well as natural wonders like the Big Hole and Corang Arch.
26 Important Aboriginal-Led Tours to Experience in NSW – We Are Explorers
These 26 Aboriginal-led tours in NSW are a way to celebrate, appreciate, and better understand a culture and history that’s deeply embedded in the land we adventure on today.
The 15 Best Natural Wonders To Visit On A NSW Road Trip – We Are Explorers
There’s a certain feeling of awe that comes from realising the power of nature. More so, when you seek it out to experience it for yourself. Of all the places you could road trip to this weekend, why not choose something Mother Nature has created?
Why I drove the Great Ocean Road 190 times – We Are Explorers
Over the last four years, I drove the Great Ocean Road 190 times. I’ve driven it east to west. I’ve driven it west to east. I’ve flowed around the bends, driven stop-start through roadworks, and sat idle in Falls Festival traffic.
Great Ocean Walk: Hiking Victoria’s Surf Coast – We Are Explorers
I recently moved to Victoria’s Surf Coast, home to the Great Ocean Walk, and discovered there’s more to do here than waxing up the board and heading for the waves.
Hidden In Plain Sight – Exploring Deeper Into The Great Ocean Road – We Are Explorers
Aussies love cruising along the Great Ocean Road. But this 243km winding stretch of tarmac is a gateway to more than just the 12 Apostles.
How An Outdoor Qualification Can Lead To Your Dream Job – We Are Explorers
A passionate traveller, environmentalist, and outdoor adventurer, in 2019 Joel was ready to take all of that and pour it into a new career leading outdoor adventure tours.
How To Make Time For Adventure When You Become A Mum – Wild Women on Top
In 2019 I was working as a tour guide, hiking on weekends and taking trekking and snowboarding holidays overseas. I was also planning on starting a family. You can still adventure as a mum, right?
Forrest Is Your Adventure Playground Hidden In The Woods – We Are Explorers
The small town of Forrest in Victoria’s Otway Ranges is stomping it’s way on to the map as a hub for outdoor adventurers.
What NOT To Do On Your First Overnight Hike – Wild Women on Top
My first overnight hike was (quite literally) a painful experience. Three days hiking in Wilsons Promontory with my partner was meant to be a fun new adventure, but I was miserable.
What Surprised Me Most About Surfing Melbourne’s Artificial Waves – We Are Explorers
‘Go Surfing. Score Perfect Waves. Get Stoked. Repeat.’ The mantra for URBNSURF wave park is selling the dream. Where else can you surf consistent waves, day or night, with limited crowds?
These Two Mates Started A Cycling Tour On The Great Ocean Road – We Are Explorers
Is it time we reimagine the spaces around us? Two mates have done just that by launching cycling tours on the Great Ocean Road.
What Happens When You Run The Surf Coast Walk? – We Are Explorers
Victoria’s Surf Coast Walk is a 46km trail from Torquay to Aireys Inlet at the start of the Great Ocean Road. Leah challenges you to test your fitness by taking on the Surf Coast Walk, running.
Hiking Wilsons Promontory: A Guide For Wild Women – Wild Women on Top
Once you’ve been hiking at Wilsons Promontory National Park in Victoria, it’s normal to find yourself daydreaming of the turquoise ocean, uncrowded beaches and sandy campsites.
7 Awesome Sunset Hikes Around Victoria – We Are Explorers
There’s no better way to finish a hike than watching the sun go down on another epic day. So we’ve rounded up seven awesome Victorian locations where you can get your fix of fresh air and inspirational sunsets.
Let’s work together
If you are a tourism business or media organisation that needs authentic, meaningful, yet performance-driven writing for your website or digital publications, I’d love to work with you.
Contact me at leah.furey1@gmail.com
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