It really has been a great ride! Over ten years ago my husband and I started to travel extensively, once we became empty-nesters. Looking back we have had some incredible travel experiences, and then some that were not so good. Here I list our 10 years of travel: best and worst. 2010 – Phuket &…
Most modern caravans these days are equipped with a wardrobe and a fair amount of cupboard space. It’s always very tempting to throw in a heap of clothing just because you can. However what we need to keep in mind is that this all adds extra weight and this can contribute to the overall weight…
Many of us that had overseas travel plans for 2020 are feeling terribly let down about the prospect of no overseas travel this year. The Coronavirus pandemic has made it impossible for we Australians to travel abroad and we’ve even had restrictions on interstate travel within our own country. With this in mind I’ve created…
I’m a very proud Aussie and I like to promote my country wherever and whenever I’m able. If you are an Australian there are many good reasons to see Australia first. Not just because it’s easier to get around, as it doesn’t involve obtaining passports, visas nor getting on a long haul flight. Australia is…
Historically ocean pools were nature’s swimming pools that were constructed to dam the seawater in a purposely built enclosure with the changing tides. These manmade pools moulded into the natural rocks, grew in popularity in the 1900s as they provided swimmers relief from the heat during our hot summers and also protected swimmers from rips,…
Australia’s most spectacular landscapes and seascapes are to be found in our National Parks. They are places for exploration and immersing oneself in nature, are great for a low cost family holiday and are also the most important places for conservation and biodiversity. The best National Parks in Australia include great wilderness areas and some…
From time to time I’m asked by other travel bloggers who live overseas for advice on planning a trip to Australia and what are the must see places. I usually tell them that Australia is a vast country measuring 3860 kilometres long from its most northerly point to its most southerly point in Tasmania, and…
We’ve done our fair share of travelling around this great big country of ours, Australia. Predominantly we’ve stuck to the coastline of Australia and visited many of our beautiful beaches that we’re renowned for. During our travels we’ve explored some of the best 4WD beaches in Australia, which is the biggest buzz ever, even if…
So you’ve decided to embark on a caravan trip around this vast wonderful country of ours. You’ve obviously planned and prepared every fine detail from packing the caravan, planned meals, made sure you have everything you need and got a rough idea of where you’re going and where you’re going to stay. But what about…
Australia is a large island continent with very diverse regions. Most of the people in Australia live along the coastlines, while some do brave the remote interior. You probably know of Australia from the wildlife, such as kangaroos. Although the animals are an intriguing reason to go, an adventure in Australia can provide you with…