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House packing and prep tips for travelling Australia
You’ve flagged your favorite ‘Must See’ spots from all those inspirational Instagram posts, searched the “Big Lap” so many times it automatically pops up in ...
Caravan tips, thing-a-me-bits and hoosie-whats
If you are new to caravan and camping or even an old pro, it’s always exciting to hear hints and tips that may help you on your travels. We have been living in our caravan and travelling full time for over 10 months now and have figured out the ins and outs of vanlife and […]
How we set up our Oztent RV5
As a full time travelling family we receive alot of questions about what gear we use, and particularly if we travel with a tent onboard as part of our Lap of Oz set up. We love getting off the beaten track to explore the road less travelled so it was a no brainer for us […]
Steep Point… What’s the Point?
Let those tyres down, tighten up your bra straps ladies and prepare for some jiggling as this is a bumpy adventure that we can’t wait to share with you! Venturing out to the most Western point of mainland Australia has been a huge highlight of our vanlife travels. We explored this rugged remote coastline, slept […]
TO Rottnest or NOT to Rottnest?
We have just had an amazing day in the land of the Quokkas – aka Rottnest Island. Situated just 19km off the coast of Freemantle in Perth, this little slice of paradise is easily accessible for day trips or longer stays. It’s also a destination that has divided travellers over the years – some say […]
Big Lap Must-haves – our top 12 favourite items for travelling Australia
Life is good! We have been living in our Caravan for 6 months now and it’s safe to say we’re well into the ‘swing’ of things and loving this nomadic lifestyle. We have not only been busy swimming, hiking, surfing, fishing and diving around Oz but we have also had the time to really nut […]
Play-dough Recipe – a simple recipe for home or travel
Did you know poking, rolling, squishing and mashing playdough helps your little ones develop the smaller muscles in their fingers and hands? It also helps gain strength and improves dexterity – which are all critical areas of physical development for writing, drawing and other important life skills. As a travelling family living in a caravan we […]
The Chain of Power – Solar Power explained simply
Have you ever wondered how you can harness the suns energy to run electric devices like your coffee machine and car fridge while camping off grid? …because your daily caffeine hit and cold beer or wine are a priority right?! Yes us too!!! So we thought a non-techy explanation on how it all works would […]
Tasmania’s Delights – Road tripping to the LEFT
We had 8 glorious weeks to explore Tasmania in our Jayco Caravan and it did not disappoint!! Tasmania is the perfect touring state with so many amazing places to explore in close proximity. We had so much to share from this adVANture that we have split our story into two. These are our highlights of […]
Tasmania’s Delights – Road tripping to the RIGHT
Dear Tasmania – you have been fab. We love your small town feel and friendly hospitality that greeted us everywhere we went. We love your slower pace approach to life, the abundance of beautiful walks, waterfalls and beaches as well as the magical up-close wildlife encounters! …oh, and the FOOD! Stop it with all that […]
Nomad Family Life – Tips for surviving the first month
As a young family we made a conscious decision to embrace what matters most. For us it was living simply, away from the hustle and bustle of suburban life, being together as a family and connecting with nature. We want to provide a hands on learning environment for our children and let them explore this […]