Nestled at the foot of The Grampians, Halls Gap is a small town surrounded by mountain ranges and bushland. It is a popular spot for hikers, rock climbers and bushwalkers as it’s the base for [...]
Ballarat was our first stop after an autumn spent in Melbourne. We never intended on spending so long in one spot but when your car needs an entire engine rebuild and you’ve got the luxury of [...]
Daylesford has always been on my “one day” list so when we were given the opportunity to stay at Acorn House, we packed our bags and hit the highway. We drove into town about three o’clock; just [...]
The results from the election are disheartening. But in order to have hope we must make change. And that change needs to start in our homes, our workplaces and our local communities. Perhaps the [...]
I’ve never lived so in tune with the seasons as I do now. We’re much more vulnerable in the van – so much closer to the elements. Every gust of wind, every downpour, every sweltering day [...]
I’m always intrigued by other people’s travel budgets and in the lead up to our trip I looked up as many as I could find in the name of research. How we can afford to travel and live is a [...]
One of my favourite things about living in a caravan is living with less stuff. Minimalism isn’t a choice when your home is 24ft long – it’s a necessity! But getting to this [...]
Last week I sorted out the children’s wardrobes in preparation for the quick shift into autumn. We’re in Melbourne at the moment and the past few days have been cold; layers are [...]
Last week my parents flew to Melbourne and we all made our way to Phillip Island for a four night stay at Cape Cabin. We’d heard wonderful things about this spacious beachside abode but we [...]
One of the most heartwarming parts of our travels has been the generosity of my blog followers. We have been offered driveways to park in, farms to explore and promises of baked goods and good [...]
It’s not all sunsets and toasting marshmallows on the fire. And yet, the reality of this almighty life change has far exceeded my expectations. Personally, it’s been challenging and tough and the [...]
It’s a long time to be writing one story, isn’t it. I’ve been meaning to return here for the past few weeks; so many different stories in my head. Yet I can’t quite form [...]
