The Campervan Chronicles: Rain!
Our campervan island had been surrounded by water through the night and the drain unit that connects to our water and electricity hook up is completely covered with debris from the flood, trying to find somewhere to drain to.
Views From Our Campervan: South West Rocks
Today is the 25th anniversary of the day that we met. We were introduced by friends, Dan and Lisle, at a bar late on a Sunday afternoon. Who knew that all these years later we’d still be talking to each other, happily ensconced...
Our Excellent Campervan Adventure Begins
S19° E147° The news this morning tells us that a cyclone has blown in from the Pacific, over the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea, and has landed a couple of hundred kilometres up the coast from Cairns – so heavy rains are...
Campervans and Kangaroos in Yamba, Australia
S29° E153° Ahhhhh, the campervan life. Who knew about grey water, or sullage, as they call it here. Or as they may call it in Canada too. I don’t know. We aren’t campervan people. And the overview and walk-through...
The Campervan Chronicles: Driving to South West Rocks
Today is an easy driving day – we do not have far to go to our next destination. We have chosen South West Rocks because it is reputed to have excellent diving – an underwater tunnel to an underwater cave, with hard corals and...
The Campervan Life: Our Final Big Day of Driving
Today is our big final day of driving and I will admit that I am ready to get out of this damn campervan. We are up relatively early as is everyone around us. It is about 7:30 and John has been up puttering for about an hour. I...
Driving, Lost, in a Campervan, in Sydney, Australia
A frustrating day in all! We rise early, pack up the campervan, and set off for the last final 35 kilometres of driving, copy of map highlighted showing exactly where we are to go 1) pick up keys to flat we’ve rented; 2)...
Cape Reinga: New Zealand’s Very North Tip.
Today is our first official family road trip. Ruth, John and I pack up the car and head north for the 2-hour drive to the very northern tip of New Zealand, Cape Reinga. John skillfully and successfully drives one of the cars on...
Work and Wander: Top Reasons to Be a Digital Nomad in Australia
A haven of culture that spreads all around from vast open landscapes to busy cities, this is Australia for digital nomads. Here is where you experience the perfect balance between work and adventure. As remote work is becoming...
Travelling with a Trailer: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Ride
Hauling a trailer while travelling can be fun and gratifying, but it takes careful consideration, planning, and attention to safety. Taking a trailer on the road may be a thrilling adventure. It allows you to go wherever you...