How to keep the insects away at your campsite

How to keep the insects away at your campsite

We’d all like to have an insect free campsite especially when we know there’s lots of nasties that bite!  While there’s a bundle of commercial products available to manage insects, try some of our tips to help keep those nasties at bay. Oh, bugs are generally drawn to a white light at night time, so […]

How to free camp for longer

How to free camp for longer

The RV lifestyle lends itself to being nomadic as we travel from place to place – but there comes a time for most of us when we think, “I’d like to find lovely spot and just stay there for months!” You want a place that you can call home whilst out on the road; somewhere […]

Cape York, Thursday & Horn Island

Cape York, Thursday & Horn Island

Days 11-18 Day 11 – Today we packed up fairly early and Grant was keen to continue our trip on the OTL road which meant a couple of crossings before getting back on the bypass road.  We left Eliot Falls and only needed to travel a short distance before arriving at Sam Creek.  It was a […]

Our tips for staying safe on the road

Our tips for staying safe on the road

Many travellers like the safety of staying in caravan parks when travelling, but others enjoy free camping in free or low cost sites, such as those in National Parks, rest areas, and other recognised campgrounds. These sites certainly offer freedom, but they do come with a greater risk of theft and damage. There’s no avoiding […]

How to have the ultimate waterside camp

How to have the ultimate waterside camp

When you’re planning your next caravan trip, it’s worth taking the time to locate a campsite near or around water – this can make a good camping experience into a great one! Search for locations near either fresh water (a river, creek or lake) or a beach, and you’ll find that having water around you adds another whole dimension to freedom camping. The use of […]