Hi everyone, I’m Andrew — founder of The Passport Connection and a lifelong traveller with over 40 years of adventures around the world. I live on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula near ocean beaches, wineries, and just an hour from Melbourne. When I’m not travelling, I’m busy with my business, keeping active, and enjoying life with my great mate Mark and our dog Maxi. What keeps me travelling is simple: people. From Argentina to Finland, Israel to India, Greece to New Zealand, and through the markets, mountains, festivals, and rainforests of the world, it’s always the people and their stories that have stayed with me. That human connection is exactly why The Passport Connection exists. Here, I’ll introduce you to wonderful people I’ve met throughout my journeys. Join our weekly online coffee catch-ups, chat with members, hear their incredible travel stories, and build new friendships. Everyone in this community is connected through shared experiences, memories, stories and many many smiles. And if you ever find yourself in Australia — there’s always a bed waiting for you at our house.

Hi I'm Stu. I'm a surfer, writer, father of three boys and have lived in Torquay - the capital of the Surf Coast - for over thirty years. During the busy summer months, we run a guesthouse from part of our house; kind of like a backpackers hostel. During the winter months, Torquay is quieter. It's the surf season and it's also the time when Lisa and I like to take off and travel; Asia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand. Next year we're planning to take a retirement 'gap year' and head to Europe for nine months and then back via the Silk Road. Love to hear any travel tips and advice from other members. Happy Trails everyone!