After 20 years working in international aid and development, and as an inveterate wanderer, Julie is now writing - combining her passions for walking and travelling with her enjoyment of words. Julie is the author of a number of guidebooks including Best Walks of the Great Ocean Road and Melbourne for Dogs. Deb Heyes lives in Melbourne and is a trying-to-retire teacher who couldn’t stop walking to save her life. Perhaps having two lanky sons and a husband (who follows orders) has contributed to that, but it’s given her the excuse and drive to indulge her love of ‘the great outdoors’.