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Expense Report January 2021

Well another month on the road has whizzed by. We spent the first week of 2021 in Cowra catching up with friends. In fact the whole month has been very social for us and this is reflected in our … [Read More...]

Things to See and Do in Broken Hill, NSW

Broken Hill is one of those iconic outback cities that you just have to visit at least once in your lifetime. And as we recently discovered, there are so many things to see and do in Broken Hill, that … [Read More...]

Things to do on the Gold Coast for Teens

If you are coming to the Gold Coast for holidays with your teenage kids, you may think the only thing for them to do is visit the Theme Parks. But there is so much more that will keep them entertained … [Read More...]

Expense Report – December 2020

Well here we are at the end of another month and another year as well. As you will see when you get to our expense report, we had another good month with our income exceeding our … [Read More...]

Things to Do in Gundagai, NSW

To most people, if they hear the name Gundagai they immediately think of The Dog on the Tuckerbox. But as we recently discovered there is a whole lot more to this charming NSW town and we found lots … [Read More...]

Caravan Park Membership – Which One Should You Choose?

At some point when you start travelling around Australia, you may want or need to stay in a caravan park. Caravan Parks in Australia come in all shapes and sizes. Many of these caravan parks belong to … [Read More...]

Expense Report November 2020 – Month 10

Wow - I'm not sure where the month of November has gone but it sure has flown by. This will be a very short expense report as the whole month has been just work, work, work! GRAIN SEASON Both of … [Read More...]

Give the Gift of a Bucket List Tick this Christmas

One of the best things about travelling around Australia, is the many opportunities it gives us to tick something off our ‘Bucket List’. A couple of years ago, I was able to tick an item off my list … [Read More...]

Expense Report, October 2020 – Month 9 on the Road

One of the most common questions we get asked is how much does it cost to travel Australia? This is a very hard question to answer as it depends so much on how you like to travel and also how many … [Read More...]

From Snow to Ash – Book Review

Book reviews are not something I normally write on All Around Oz. Although I am an avid reader, I don't read a lot of non-fiction books. But when I saw journalist Anthony Sharwood's new book, From … [Read More...]

Things to do around Eugowra, Forbes and Grenfell, NSW

The Central West region of NSW has so much to offer the traveller. From the large regional cities of Bathurst and Orange to the smaller towns that are steeped in history, you will find plenty of … [Read More...]

Month 8 Expense Report – September 2020

It's time for our month 8 Expense Report. The last month has flown by. But we have truly felt like we were back on the road and not just living in our family's driveway! For us, September was mainly … [Read More...]

What is Good Caravan Park Bathroom Etiquette?

Over the years we have stayed in a few different caravan parks. One thing that always really disappoints me is when people don't clean up after themselves in the bathrooms. It must also be a bit … [Read More...]

How to Find Work When Travelling Australia

One of the most frequent questions that is asked in our Facebook group - Planning a Lap of Australia is how to find work when travelling Australia. For most people, travelling long term without the … [Read More...]

Discovering the Grampians Region of Victoria

During our time in Dimboola, we went exploring at every opportunity we had. To the north of Dimboola we found fabulous Silo Art and wonderful little towns. But when we headed south we began … [Read More...]

Back on the Road – Month 7

We are so excited to be Back on the Road! Like so many others who were travelling when Covid 19 hit, we weren't sure what to do. We quickly realised that it would be unwise to continue travelling … [Read More...]

Free Camping at Jugiong, NSW

Located just off the Hume Highway, at Jugiong, in southern NSW you will find one of the best spots for Free Camping around. Jugiong is a lovely little village with plenty to offer the visitor. The … [Read More...]

Koorawatha Falls – A Hidden Gem of the Central West

Just a short drive off the Olympic Highway at Koorawatha, a tiny village in Central West NSW you will find the picturesque Koorawatha Falls. These falls are well known to locals of the area, but not … [Read More...]

NXT Journey Trailbound Duffle Bag – Review

We were gifted the Trailbound Bag by NXT Journey. Late last year when we were working in Cootamundra we had the opportunity to meet local business owner Simon, from NXT Journey. Simon started … [Read More...]