Tips & Articles

Toilet Training Tips for a Toddler Growing Up in a Caravan

Tahlia Maynard     27 November 2016

Toilet training is something of a landmark, both for toddlers who learn to attend to nature’s call on their own and for the young parents who spend months teaching them... Read more

How to Beat the Mosquitos this Summer

Tahlia Maynard     4 October 2016

We have been waiting for summer since, well, Autumn. But there are a few things the warmer weather decides to bring along for the ride that we could all do without. No ma... Read more

How to Kid-Proof Your Caravan

Amanda Ryan     8 June 2023

No matter how many toys you give your little people, opening and closing drawers and cupboards will always seem like more fun. Especially if it’s your first time away in ... Read more

4 Signs You Should Head for Cover When You Can’t Access Your Weather App

Tahlia Maynard     13 September 2016

From early on meteorologist reports in the newspaper, to listening to the weatherman every night with prime time news and fast forward to now; we have real time apps fore... Read more

6 Animals to Avoid When You’re Out in the Bush

Tahlia Maynard     21 October 2016

You’ve probably encountered an animal or two you wished you hadn’t while out on your adventures. And if you haven’t, well let’s just say you’re one of the lucky ones. Her... Read more

Distance Education

Renee Napthali     8 February 2016

Schooling Children On The Road Distance Education Whether you’re schooling your children on the road long term via Distance Ed or just for a few weeks, there a... Read more

What Plants are Poisonous in Australia – and how to identify them

Tahlia Maynard     5 November 2016

The idea of ‘poisonous plants’ is shrouded in a bit of mystery. It’s all very well to come across the odd documentary film or magazine feature about poisonous plants in A... Read more

How to Minimise the Eye Roll Moments when Travelling with Teenagers

Tahlia Maynard     28 September 2016

If you’re lucky to have children who fall in both categories, then you really do have your hands full. Teenagers are known to want their space, especially while juggling ... Read more

What Documentation Should You Take With You On The Road?

Tahlia Maynard     20 November 2016

A caravanning holiday offers much-needed respite from the monotony of busy life. For the duration of those glorious, sun-kissed days on the road, you can safely forget ... Read more

How to Identify Poisonous Snakes and Spiders in the Bush

Tahlia Maynard     7 November 2016

Choosing the explorer’s life comes with the promise of a great many adventures. But it simultaneously presents the prospects of at least a few misadventures as well. If e... Read more

What’s More Dangerous Than Snake Bites Out in the Bush?

Tahlia Maynard     11 October 2016

Snakes, spiders, crocodiles and cassowaries are scary. Australia is famous for our dangerous animals, so when we back up the caravan to hit the outback there’s no wonder ... Read more

5 Tips for Travelling in a Convoy with Friends

Tahlia Maynard     1 September 2016

There are so many reasons why travelling in a group is the best way to go when it comes to your next trip. Having friends on the road with you is such an amazing way to k... Read more