We are Jan and Marty – independent travellers and road trip enthusiasts. We travel the world comfortably, sourcing local experiences and unique places to stay and explore Australia by caravan – all without spending a fortune.
We are Jan and Marty – independent travellers and road trip enthusiasts. We travel the world comfortably, sourcing local experiences and unique places to stay and explore Australia by caravan – all without spending a fortune.
The stunning Whitsunday Islands off-shore from Airlie Beach in Queensland, mid-way on the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are more numerous than just the four world famous resort islands of Hayman, Hamilton, Daydream and Long Islands. The largest island after which the group is named, is uninhabited Whitsunday Island (275 sq km). Captain Cook named …
Filed Under: Boat Trips, Featured Posts, Popular Posts, Queensland, Reviews
Caravan Gift ideas can be fun, practical or both. Take a look at the suggestions below (they double as camping gift ideas) or check out the whole Adventure Awaits site. Show to the recipient of your gift or choose for yourself. Being a woman, mother and a Free Camper I would love these gifts. Dont have time right now? Pin for …
Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Buying Guides, Featured Posts
Twenty years ago we visited Huskisson and Jervis Bay on the south coast of New South Wales. Then, we were returning from a Snowy Mountains holiday with our kids, but this time it was just Marty, myself and our caravan. I felt a tingle of excitement as we drove through the tiny town of Basin View, beside the still waters of St. Georges Basin and …
Filed Under: Destination Guides, Featured Posts, New South Wales, Popular Posts
Four years of sampling Queensland's Sunshine Coast Cafes has produced this up-to-date list of the best Dog Friendly Cafes Sunshine Coast. Having acquired a Toy Poodle more than a year ago, we now view Sunshine Coast Cafes and Bars through a dog friendly filter. When holidaying on the Sunshine Coast there are plenty of options for …
Filed Under: DOG FRIENDLY CAFES, Sunshine Coast
Updated August 2021. This post shares the different ways to visit Bisevo Blue Cave Croatia both from Vis Island and on a day tour from Split. One way is to hire a boat from Vis. Having owned a string of boats over the years and both holding boat licences, this is what we did. We loved that we could commune with Mother Nature in deserted bays, …
Filed Under: Boat Trips, Croatia, Ten Weeks in Europe 2015
If you are looking for Pet Friendly Townsville suggestions, like a Dog Friendly Cafe Townsville (or pet friendly restaurant) you are in the best possible place. One year ago our life changed for the better when we adopted a 5.5 year old Toy Poodle girl. We love visiting Cafes and mostly Faith accompanies us. When travelling she always does. …
Filed Under: DOG FRIENDLY CAFES, Townsville
Updated May 2022 Whether visiting Brisbane for a day or a month, day tours from Brisbane are a great way of exploring the city and surrounding attractions. As budget travellers we like to organise our own trips. Day Tours are something we value and allow for in our travel budget. The right tour creates happy holiday memories, is …
Filed Under: Buying Guides, Queensland
Any time of year is a good time for a Sunshine Coast picnic. We live in a beach house mid-way on the Sunshine Coast between Caloundra and Noosa and have favourite picnic spots up and down the coast. This post shares our tried and tested Coolum Picnic Spots. Best Picnic Spots Coolum Beach Picnic spots Coolum are listed from South to …
Filed Under: Sunshine Coast
We are Jan and Marty and we love travel.
The best thing about being in our 60’s is that our travel budget is flexible, allowing us to enjoy great experiences, good food and fun people. As with most things in life, it’s all about priorities.