It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 5 years since we finished our 12-month trip around Australia! We have a few friends about to embark on their own road trip adventures so I thought I’d share some of the items we found most useful during our time away. Autoseal water bottles – We invested… {read more}
A Year of Family Travel
15+ Acts of Kindness for When You Travel
Our family is now six months into our Year of Travel, and we have learned so much along the way. We have seen big cities, tiny towns, outback communities, and beachfront paradises… sandy islands, rocky gorges, stunning mountains, and vast plains… but honestly, one of the best parts about our travel has been meeting all… {read more}
Family Life on the Road: Halfway Through Our Trip Around Australia
Summary: Halfway through our trip around Australia, here is how we are finding our year of family life on the road. Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Running into a Cassowary in the Daintree Rainforest. Hiking to see Aboriginal rock art in Carnarvon Gorge. Squeezing through the dark passageways of Capricorn Caves. Walking around the… {read more}
Why You Should Take Your Kids to a Farm
Visiting a farm has been on my list of things to do for quite a while now. I wanted the kids to gain an appreciation for where their food comes from as well as foster a deeper understanding about caring for animals. I was very lucky to find the lovely folks at Myella farm because our experience… {read more}
What to Know Before Planning a Road Trip with a Baby
Imagine you have been planning a road trip for weeks, maybe even months. You have researched the best route to take, the most relaxing places to stop over, and all the sights you want to see. It’s the day of departure. The bags are packed. The fuel tank is full. The hotel is booked. And the… {read more}
5 Easy Ways to Integrate Learning into Roadtrips
Kids learn so much while traveling. They get to see new sights, talk to new people, learn about new subjects and practice a lot of life skills! If you are going to be on the road during the school term (or if you are taking an entire year off to travel, like us!) then you… {read more}
What To Pack in a Kid’s Travel Bag
We have done a heap of traveling with the kids. Both my husband’s family and my own family live overseas, so we take international flights regularly. And we are currently taking a year to travel around Australia in a camper trailer! (Read more about our adventure on this page.) In this post I will share the… {read more}
Year of Travel: Preparing for the Trip
Next month we will be moving out of our house and into a camper trailer to travel the country! It is seriously getting real! After nearly a year of talking about it, the final weeks are upon us. Here are a few of the ways we are preparing!
