Travel tips for driving around Australia on the big lap or caravan and camping holidays. Lots of caravanning tips and camping tips in one place
We were gifted the CTEK D250SA and Smartpass120. All opinions are our own. For the caravanning or camping enthusiast power is often one of the biggest issues we face. Or more correctly, the lack of power. So when we were offered a CTEK D250SA and Smartpass120 Battery Management System we jumped at the chance to install them …
Staying fit and healthy can be a challenge at the best of times. But when you are travelling, it can become even harder. Long days of sitting in the car as you travel between destinations and the temptation to eat out can wreak havoc with your normal routine. So here are just a few ideas …
Whenever we travel, we like to at least try and continue to eat healthily. This can sometimes be a challenge for any number of reasons. You may only have a limited amount of space to store food or you might be in a remote area where fresh fruit and vegetables are not readily available or …
Whenever you are about to embark on a longer trip, or if you haven’t been away for awhile, there is always so much to do before you go. If you are like us then you are probably working as well as trying to get everything organised. Follow these 5 Trip Planning Tips and you will …
You know how it is – you are on a long road trip. You’ve been travelling for what seems like hours. You shift uncomfortably in your seat. If you could just stretch your legs out you would feel so much better. So you decide to try sitting with your feet up on the front dash……on …
If you have been following our adventures for a while, then you will know how much we love getting out into Springbrook National Park (or any National Park) for a bush walk. What often surprises us when we visit our National Parks, is the number of people who are seemingly unprepared for walking. So here are our …
There is no doubt that one of the best things about going camping is being able to have a campfire. We love it and will have a fire at any opportunity that we can. But whenever we do have a campfire, we always keep in mind the need for campfire safety. Sadly, I have read …
I think you will all agree that here in Australia we are spoiled for choice when it comes to great camping spots. Unfortunately, there are some people who take these beautiful spots for granted and abuse our sometimes fragile environment. That’s why I think we all need to take responsibility in Caring for our Camping …
If you are travelling for an extended period of time, it can sometimes be difficult to maintain your usual exercise and health care routine. But the last thing you want to do is become unwell or suffer an injury whilst you are away. Part of your health care and exercise routine should focus on Maintaining …
One of the things that my family and I love most about camping is being able to have a campfire. There is just something that is so relaxing about sitting around one and staring into the flames! The kids have always loved going around and picking up kindling to get the fire going. Now that …
I like being organised. It certainly makes life much easier especially when travelling. One of the places that I hate clutter and rubbish accumulating is in the car. Cars don’t always have great storage available and what there is, is often very small. I have a few items that I like to keep close at …
If you are planning on travelling for an extended period of time, one of the first decisions that you need to make is what you are going to do with all your possessions. There are lots of people travelling Australia who have young children and limited funds. If you are in that position it might mean …
If you are heading off on a trip somewhere, whether it’s a short or long term trip, one of the worst things that could happen would be for your vehicle to break down. So how would you find a mechanic that knew what was wrong with your vehicle and how to fix it without it …
I love winter time for the fact that I can make and eat soup any time I like! Most of the soups I make tend to be more like a meal just like this Lamb Shank Soup. I make it in my slow cooker, but as I have proved with a couple of other dishes …
If you think camping food is all sausages and baked beans then think again! Whenever we go camping I still like to eat well and have a nice variety of foods to eat but I also like to keep our meals simple and quick to prepare. That’s why I love these fresh Chicken and Veg …
There is no doubt that the invention of GPS (Global Positioning System) Navigational Systems is one of the cleverest of our times. GPS’ now come in so many types and sizes – in car, apps on our phones, or dash mounted units. I don’t know of many people who don’t use one in some form. …
Travelling surely has to be one of the greatest pleasures in life. I know it certainly is for us. But what if I told you that regular travel is a great way to keep your mind and body healthy? I’m talking about slow leisurely travel not 5000 kilometres in ten days. But the kind where …
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