When you think of Australian travel and outdoor adventures, dangerous animals and creepy crawlies like Snakes, Spiders or even Crocodiles come to mind!! But the real danger you need to be aware of is when the unexpected happens and you become lost, stuck or injured. Will you and your family be prepared to survive in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fitting in some exercise when you are travelling for long periods of time can be pretty challenging. Sure, you may be doing a lot of walking and exploring new places, but is that enough? For me, I know a little more targeted exercise is needed, so we have come up with a fun idea to […]
Tasmania is well known for its abundance of free camps, picturesque locations and easy touring routes – so it’s not surprising that taking your own caravan to explore this magic island state is becoming more and more popular. The only way to do this is to cross the 240 km of sea via boat on […]
Looking for gift inspiration for your travel loving, outdoor going, camp crazy mates – or mate-etts?! There are some great adventure products available including some ‘must have’ survival tools that we love and use! With Christmas fast approaching we have done the hard work for you and listed our top gift ideas for your adventurous […]
We just picked up our brand new shiny home on wheels – A custom built Jayco Starcraft caravan! It was an exciting day and a little nerve-racking for Rob with the thought of towing this 22ft beauty back through the busy streets of Sydney once we had picked it up. But all went well and we […]
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 your Google search bar and you have a pile of travel brochures and maps messing up your house… Congratulations – you’ve decided to pack it all in for an adventure […]
Exploring and enjoying the great outdoors is one of our favourite things to do. If you are like us and spend a lot of time out in the wilderness enjoying its wonders then arming yourself with some basic survival knowledge is a good idea – it may save your life one day (or somebody else’s)! […]