tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11006424919047951892024-03-13T08:45:44.525-07:00Salty Travellerssalty travellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08306043311666533514noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100642491904795189.post-62805479467792118782018-06-08T02:11:00.000-07:002018-06-08T02:11:11.817-07:00Our favourite 'dog friendly' camp spots<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-US">We’ve heard numerous times about how ‘difficult’
it will be to travel with a dog throughout Australia and that we would be
extremely limited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is over 500
National Parks in Australia, so no wonder it makes you second guess if it’s too
challenging to travel with your four legged friend or bring them along on your
next camping trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The good news is, Australia is improving
when it comes to introducing more ‘dog friendly’ areas around the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only are there incredible campgrounds
that allow you to bring along the family pet but also dog friendly beaches,
cafes, park’s and exercise areas for them to enjoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For us, camping just isn’t the same if it’s
not the three of us enjoying it all together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, if there’s one thing we get excited about whilst living on the road,
it’s finding those amazing camp spots where Bowie is welcome AND it doesn’t
feel like your missing out on anything! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As we’ve shared before, a lot of our time
on the road is spent free camping, which allows us to have Bowie in more areas
and without cost. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t love to enjoy some paid
camping as well! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you’re planning on traveling the country
with your pooch or wanting to include them on your next camping adventure, then
here is a list of some of our favourite free & paid camping spots that we
have come across so far on our travels:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Mystery Bay, NSW</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Only 12km south of Narooma, this little
piece of paradise offers spacious and shady campsites on the northern end of the
bay. With some of them having beautiful views from the cliffs to watch endless whales
and dolphins swimming past the coastline throughout the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention a stunning stretch of beach
with crystal clear water for you and your pooch to enjoy! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Camping fees - $12 per person/per night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Beauchamp Falls, VIC </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">A little hidden gem in the hinterland that
is just a 25 min drive inland from the Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road.
You can sit around your own fire or take a short walk down to the waterfall for
a refreshing swim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being a free
campground it can fill up quick so it’s best to get in early and take a jacket,
it’s sometimes cold, even during the summer nights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Cosy Corner (North or South), Bay of Fires
TAS<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If there was one place that completely blew
us away in Tasmania it was the Bay of Fires. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The campsites are literally just across from
the beach, some of them even offering stunning ocean views or shady little
nooks under the trees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The North and
South sides offer plenty of white sandy beach and crystal clear turquoise water
for swimming and diving. You can even score some waves if there’s swell! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Boat Harbour Beach, TAS</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Located in the North West coast of
Tasmania, Boat Harbour Beach is just as incredible as the Bay of Fires. The
campground itself is just to the left of the beach (not even a minute walk
away).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being a smaller size campground
it can fill up rather fast so it’s good to get in early and secure your spot!
We enjoyed plenty of snorkeling/diving and were lucky enough to even score some
surf there at one point! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Check signs for times your dog is allowed
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Rapid Bay, Fleurieu Peninsula SA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Just an hour and a half south of Adelaide,
Rapid Bay offers grassy campsites right next to it’s own private beach. It’s
the perfect place to bring a SUP, Kayak or your boat and adventure your way
around the cliffs to check out some of the hidden bays. Otherwise you can take
a short walk to the main jetty and bag out on fresh squid! It can be an
incredibly busy place over the weekends so it’s best to visit throughout the
week whilst everyone’s busy at work!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Camping fees - $9 per person/per night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Fishery Bay, Eyre Peninsula SA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This free campsite might seem bland or a
little boring when you first arrive. It’s not until you walk over the dunes and
onto the beach that you realize how awesome it is. A small little crystal clear
bay with incredible snowy white sand and lucky for us, we had it all to
ourselves at the time! It has all vehicle access to the campsite however if you
have a 4WD you can drive on the beach and hang out for the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go for a walk and explore some of the incredible
rockpools around the area and indulge in some fishing! If you’re not scared of
great whites, it offers some good surf too! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Other option: Paid camping at Whalers Way (just
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Corny Point, Yorke Peninsula SA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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comes to Corny Point. Located on the southern west end of Yorke’s peninsula,
there are 4 different dog friendly camping areas between Daly head and Gravel
Bay campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With each of them offering
different views of beautiful beaches and the wide, open ocean. Along the coast
offers a range of surf and awesome fishing! Payment for your campsite must be
paid either online or at Minlaton Info Centre before arrival as council rangers
do patrol those areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Coronation Beach Campground, WA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Coast, be sure to check out this little campground just north of Geraldton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With decent sized gravel sites and a short
walk to the beach, it’s the perfect place to have a fish or launch your boat at
the boat ramp. If you’ve got a 4WD you can adventure down the sandy track to
find good waves and calm lagoons for diving. Don’t forget the fishing rods as
there’s plenty to catch and is the perfect spot for incredible sunsets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Camping fees - $8 per person/per night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">No showers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Drop toilets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">All vehicle access to campground (4WD
tracks to surf spots)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Dogs on leash <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Take your own water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Lucky Bay, Coral Coast WA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Now this isn’t the famous lucky bay
campground down near Esperance (however that is an awesome place but
unfortunately isn’t dog friendly).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
lucky bay campground is located just 40km south of Kalbarri. Definitely an
advantage if you’ve got a 4WD for this one! You can drive along the beach and find
a spot right in front of the huge lagoon where you can fish or even snorkel. With
an incredible backdrop of big sand dunes, there’s plenty of space to secure the
perfect spot overlooking the water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Camping fees – $15 per vehicle/per night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">No Showers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Drop toilets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Mostly 4WD access only (some parts you can
access with 2WD)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Warroora Station, Coral Coast WA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">With over 11 different campsites to choose
from, Warroora Station (pronounced ‘Warra’) has so much to offer for all
different campers. There is 2WD access to some of the campsites, however having
a 4WD allows you to enjoy more options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It offers everything from surfing, fishing or snorkeling and swimming in
beautiful sanctuary zones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the
Ningaloo Reef running parallel, there’s plenty to explore!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Camping fees - $10 per person/per night or
$50 per person/per week<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Bring your own chemical toilet or hire one
from Homestead <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Hot showers available at Homestead $2.50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">All vehicle access (some parts 4WD only)</span><br />
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salty travellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08306043311666533514noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100642491904795189.post-87668591781892109602018-04-29T02:44:00.000-07:002018-04-29T02:44:55.490-07:00Eating on the road<div class="MsoNormal">
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Food is just one of the many expenses
you get to enjoy when living on the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For us, everything comes out of our savings so eating cheap is essential
to keep our travel costs down and allows us to spend money on other things
or even continue living on the road for longer.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Meal ideas can be limited when you’re
living out of a small space and even when you’re battling different weather
conditions at times. This doesn't mean you have to live off 2 minute noodles/Mi
goreng or baked beans every night. Although, they can be a good backup if you
can’t be eff’d cooking in the rain or strong winds! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
There are still ways to eat low cost meals
that are healthy, nutritious and easy to make on the road. With a little bit of planning and by following a suitable food budget, you'll be able to save yourself some money. Here’s a little
insight to how we eat on the road.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>What we eat & keeping healthy</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Jasper and I are the kind of people who
seriously LOVE their food. We love teaming up in the kitchen or in our case, at the back of the troopy to cook up a tasty feed together. We like to eat a wide range of foods and our meals can
vary from vegetarian & vegan recipes to also enjoying seafood and meats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I know everyone’s opinions on ‘healthy
foods’ can vary. There are so many different beliefs these days on what you should and
shouldn’t eat. To us, eating healthy is about giving our bodies
wholesome, nourished foods and making sure we’re getting enough nutrients like
proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins and minerals. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re usually extremely active throughout the
day so planning out balanced meals and eating good food is important for us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When it comes to fruit and veggies, we try to keep them stored in our fridge for as long as possible. However,
if you’re off the beaten track or away from fresh produce, foods like potatoes,
sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, avocados, apples, stone fruits & citrus fruits usually store
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<span lang="EN-US">Fish and other seafood make up a huge part
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which makes eating even cheaper! Apart from surfing and getting sandy on the
beach, a lot of our time is spent fishing, spearfishing and diving for fresh
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<span lang="EN-US">Storing these types of foods can
be difficult so we prefer to eat it while it’s fresh and only ever take what we
need (or sometimes a little extra fish as Bowie loves it too!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I have probably turned off a number of
vegans right now and I apologise (especially my lovely vegan friends!). But for us, it’s a rewarding feeling when
you’ve provided food on the table that you have successfully and sustainably
caught yourself.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Cooking on the fire</b></span></div>
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Don’t get me wrong, we love cooking with our
double burner stove and 2.5kg gas bottle but when it comes to cooking on the
campfire it’s a whole other world of flavours! Not all campsites allow fires
and sometimes through summer there are fire bans in place. So when and wherever we can,
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<span lang="EN-US">It’s important to make sure you’re using
the right equipment as not everything is suitable to cook in that extreme heat.
The perfect pan is a cast iron skillet to cook up anything from meats to sauces
and stirfrys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re like us and you
love hearty stews or soups you’ll also want to carry a decent camp oven to use
on those hot coals. You can even use it for baking! </span><br />
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When it comes to burning up your hot coals for cooking, it helps to have decent timber that will burn well and radiate enough heat throughout the process. Whether you're finding your own or buying it on the road, here is a little list of some of the best timber for the different states around Australia.<br />
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Western Australia - Jarrah & Wandoo wood<br />
QLD & Northern Territory - Ironbark & Box wood<br />
NSW, Victoria & South Australia - River red gum<br />
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<b>Whole</b> <b>Oats</b> are a great option for breakfast in the morning. These little cereal grains will keep you going for hours! They are naturally gluten free and super easy to make. It may seem boring to eat these every day but the trick is changing up your toppings! We like to mix it up with different things like honey, dried fruits, fresh fruit, nuts & seeds, peanut butter, cinnamon or even cacao powder. </div>
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<b>Noodle or Rice Bowls </b>are a great idea for lunch or dinner. We enjoy eating these a few times throughout the week. Once again it's as simple as changing up your proteins and veggies. Add a little bit of soy sauce (or your preferred sauce) or some mayonnaise. And voila! A tasty bowl of goodness!</div>
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<b style="text-align: center;">Curries or Dahl </b><span style="text-align: center;">are always easy to make and pack a whole lot of flavour. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or meat eaters, you can always alter the recipe to suit your needs. We usually like to use KEENS curry powder as the base for our curries. It's compact, super easy to store and lasts for ages! From there we like mixing it up with different veggies, legumes, coconut milk and tinned tomatoes. Most of our curries are vegetarian, however if we do decide to add meat in we'll usually have beef, chicken or fresh fish. When it comes to making dahl we are loving this sweet potato dahl (pictured). Using the same curry powder, </span>turmeric and tinned lentils, I was able to improvise from my dear friends original and vegan recipe, which you can find at: <a href="http://www.lifeofgoodness.com.au/">www.lifeofgoodness.com.au</a><br />
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<b>Crayfish & Abalone pasta</b> would have to be one of our all time favourite dishes we have had on the trip so far. The first time we made this was in Tasmania on a little fire beside a beautiful lake on the East Coast. We were catching heaps of crayfish and abalone off the beaches during that time and there's something about seafood and pasta that just goes so well together! If you're into catching your own seafood then this dish is incredibly easy to make and with only few ingredients you need to buy.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Australia can be an expensive place when it
comes to accommodation and camping. If you’re living on the road or doing a
road trip, freedom camping is the best way to keep your travel costs down. To
some, free camping may seem a little daunting or even stressful at first but
like starting anything new, it always gets easier with time and routine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">There are so many different varieties of
free camping options, from roadside stops and carparks to campsites managed by councils
or private land owners. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only
challenging side is being limited to certain facilities like water taps,
showers, laundromats and even toilets at times. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This just means that you may need to find
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Now I know some of you may already be pros at this but for those that are new to it, we wanted to share some of our tips that we feel are helpful when it comes to mastering the art of free camping. Also, we hope it will answer some of the questions we've been receiving lately on Instagram!<br />
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The only helpful tool you really need to use for camping or traveling in Australia, is the <b><u>Wikicamps App</u></b> on your phone or tablet! It’s an easy to
use map service that has everything from free campsites, paid campsites,
caravan parks, toilet & shower facilities and even points of interest to
check out. You can filter ‘free camps’ or 'dog friendly areas' to help you find campsites to suit your needs. You
can also read previous comments and ratings at certain spots (like carparks etc.) to see if other
travellers have stayed overnight without problems. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
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to want to have a decent set up for it. The more self-sufficient you are, the
easier it’s going to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The biggest
asset to free camping is having solar power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Access to your own power allows you to travel to pretty much anywhere
and for an unlimited amount of time (as long as you’ve got some decent
sunshine!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We carry 200W panels on the
roof, which are easy to pull down for when we need power whilst staying in the
one spot for a longer period of time. This powers our 12V fridge and allows us
to charge anything from our laptop to camera batteries etc. Otherwise, if we’re
on the move we rely on our alternator to charge our dual batteries whilst
driving between destinations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you can be hours away from civilization so making sure you’re prepared by
carrying enough water, food and extra fuel is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone has different ways of camping,
whether it be with a caravan, swag/tent, rooftop tent or sleeping in the back of the
car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Depending on what you have, </span>you’ll want to find
camping areas to suit your preferred setup. We decided to go for something that allows
us to sleep in the back of the troopy as it’s a lot more stealth in built up
areas and doesn’t look as obvious to the public. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also having dark tinted windows and curtains
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<span lang="EN-US">When it comes to staying overnight in some
of these more popular areas, avoid drawing attention to yourself. Be respectful
to those around you (especially locals) and to the environment by cleaning up
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$20-$40 a night (or up to $200 per week) in a caravan park then the best
options are sometimes carparks, parks, beaches and some residential areas. Try
to avoid places that have ‘no camping’ signs as police and rangers usually
patrol them regularly. If you do decide to run the risk, make sure to be up
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<span lang="EN-US">We are incredibly lucky to have good
quality public facilities in Australia. So when it comes to showering and
toilets you can usually find one close by on the Wikicamps App. If you’re
traveling along the coast you can shower at most of the main beaches and if
you’re in colder states, you can sometimes even find free hot showers! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cities without public showers, we usually head to the closest Aquatic or sports
centre. Most of them allow you to pay between $2-$4 for a hot shower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they don’t allow it, you can just pay to
swim in the pool, which allows you to have a swim and a hot shower afterwards! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and public facilities, bathing in the ocean, fresh waterfalls or swimming holes are a great alternative. Some campsites might not have those options nearby so it’s also handy to have a portable shower with you. We carry a 12V
shower that plugs into the car so we can still get clean in remote places if we
need to. Otherwise the good old shower bags that you leave in the sun for the
day are always a cheap option and do the job!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We have always felt safe whilst free camping
and haven’t come across any bad experiences on our travels so far but it’s still
important to keep your wits about you. Australia is a big country and sometimes
you can be far away from help so it’s a good idea to do your research on
certain towns or places that could be risky and try to avoid them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When traveling to remote areas with no
reception, it’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going and when you
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<span lang="EN-US">If you’re feeling unsure about free camping
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areas until you gain more confidence. In new surroundings, everyone is bound to experience a few sleepless nights in the beginning, it takes some time to get used to it! If you're staying</span> in built up areas, avoid leaving any valuable things outside the car and lock everything up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have a lot of gear on our roof which we
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storage box, which we can padlock shut if we need to. It's a bonus if you're traveling with your dog as they'll always be protective and alarm you if something or someone is hanging around the car. </div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It’s always a good idea to have a basic first aid
kit in the car. Unfortunately accidents do happen and you never know when it
might come in handy. We also have a small fire extinguisher in the troopy
incase of any fire emergencies, whether it be car related or camp fire
related.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Australia is known for it’s
dangerous wildlife, especially poisonous snakes so make sure you’re watching your step
around the campsite. If you’re like us and you are travelling with a dog, it’s
important to keep a close eye on them and not to let them wander off into
bushes and shrubs where they can be bitten. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Always clean up after yourself</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Due to the lack of care and respect for the
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toilet paper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">So that we can all continue to enjoy
free camping, please make sure you’re taking the time to clean up after
yourself, bin all your rubbish or take it with you until you can dispose of it.
If you can’t bin it and you’re unsure of where to store it, try strapping it to
your roof or we like to use our wheel bag (on the back spare tyre) as rubbish
storage until we can bin it properly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">If you do find yourself setting up in an area that has been left untidy or littered with rubbish, just do your part and try to clean it up as best you can. It can be frustrating at times but at least you've done your best to help the environment and hopefully it encourages the next camper to leave it rubbish free.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">A lot of travellers tend to opt for the van life. And why not?! It’s easier to get your hands on an awesome van these days and you've got plenty of space to work with! But for us, it wasn’t adventurous enough and we felt we didn’t want to be limited to the places that we could visit. So, we thought what could be more ideal then a bloody troopy?! They’ll go just about anywhere and pretty much live forever! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Big O'l Bell is a </span><span lang="EN-US">1989 75 series Troopcarrier with a non turbo 4.0L 2H engine. Sounds like I know what I'm talking about right? Well I don't.. I'm just really good at reading it off the registration. But to put it simply, she's super slow and can barely hit 110kms on the highway however she's always managed to get us to the next place safely. She currently has 208,000kms on the Odometre and with all the added weight, we usually get around 550kms out of a tank of fuel (we don't have a dual tank).</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Originally there was nothing in the back of the troops besides the old bench seats and some vinyl flooring, which was perfect for us to plan and build our own design. </span>After discussing it for weeks, we decided to go for something that could be versatile to suit our needs. We can transform our bed into a little lounge room where we can sit up, cook, eat or just relax in the back. We have four storage hatches under the bed. Two of them are used to store our clothing and shoes. We have one each but obviously I still sneak some clothes in Jasper's! The other two are used to store water, spare linen and electronic equipment. On the left hand side we have a 1.4 metre draw divided into three sections, which is basically our kitchen! It holds all of our cooking equipment, food and general cleaning materials. On the right we have a 50L fridge that almost sits level to the bed so it doesn’t eliminate too much leg room when sleeping.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It took Jasper and his mate, who's a chippy, just two days to put the framing together and build the hatches and draw. After a couple more days of sanding and oiling up the timber, we we’re on the hunt for our bed! Having such a versatile design, we couldn’t have any mattress thrown in the back. We specifically chose a high quality mattress from Clark Rubber, which was then cut into sections to fit around the fridge and can be moved around to make the lounge. It's just a little smaller then a queen size bed and fits all three of us comfortably!</span><br />
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If you're looking to buy a troopy and build your own space in the back, the best advice we can give is think less! We feel that by having a simple layout, it makes everything easy to access and is more manageable whilst living on the road. Small spaces can be frustrating at times, so the less complications you have the better!<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Also, our setup is designed mostly for ‘free
camping’ as it’s an easier and cheaper option whilst traveling. The last time
we stayed in a caravan park was actually in August last year! Our sleeping spots range from
carparks, rest stops/truck stops, on beaches, on top of headlands & cliffs,
free camp spots as well as some paid camping areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having a 4WD, we manage to sleep pretty much
anywhere and we’ve woken up in some magical places with not a soul in sight! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the two awnings; our mesh flooring, solar panels, the fold out table and our chairs just like
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<span lang="EN-US">On a trip like this, we feel that it </span><span lang="EN-US">helps to know a little bit about your Troopy and even learn to service the car yourself rather than use a mechanic. It'll save you heaps of money and if you end up having problems in the middle of no where, you'll have some idea of what to do! </span>Before we bought the troops, Jasper and I didn't really know much about cars (and I still don't). But from the first day we brought her home, Jasper spent weeks learning the engine and taught himself how to change everything.<br />
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Since leaving home, Jasper has serviced the car himself every 5,000kms, changing oils, filters and even replacing parts. I don't mind getting my hands dirty (or just passing the tools), so I try to help wherever I can too. We purchase most of our filters, oils, parts and other car products from Supercheap Auto & Repco depending on who has the best sales at the time. If your with RACQ or other state partnerships you receive an extra 10% off at Repco. </div>
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Also if you haven't already (and you love troopys), jump on Facebook and join the 'Troopcarriers of Australia' page. It's a close community of legends that live for their troopy's and share everything there is to know about all the different varieties. You can find pretty much anything your looking for and even ask for help if you're having problems. <br />
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Headlights, Spotlights & Light Bar </div>
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ARB Rear Diff lockers</div>
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KINGS Awning Wall & Mesh flooring</div>
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Custom made wheel bar with spare tyre </div>
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<span lang="EN-US">2.5kg Gas Bottle</span><br />
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DIY curtains & magnetic flyscreens (a must if you want to avoid mosquitoes & flies!)</div>
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UHF Radio<br />
Original 2 person bench seat in the front (we decided we liked the originality, however some people do replace this with a better chair)<br />
Freezing cold Air Conditioning (this was a $2,000 installment done by the previous owner)</div>
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50L Eva cool fridge (Aussie brand, 5 year warranty off eBay)</div>
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50 Litres of water</div>
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600W Pure sine wave inverter (this allows us to charge our laptop and other camera gear)</div>
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C-Tek DC-DC Charger (distributes even charge to our duel batteries)<br />
LED Strip lighting & fairy lights</div>
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Wanderer camp chairs<br />
Beach Umbrella<br />
12V shower (which we rarely use)<br />
Exercise equipment (I enjoy my fitness & love doing workouts whilst living on the road)<br />
Camera & Electronic gear (laptop, iPad, canon camera, drone, go pro)<br />
Cooking equipment (2 Burner gas cooker, camp oven, pots & pans, utensils etc.)<br />
Collapsible sink<br />
Towels & spare linen set<br />
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If your reading this and thinking, WOW that seems like a lot! Well, I know right... How the hell does all of this fit into one car?! It's amazing how much you can store in your little home on wheels, especially when you learn to be organised and find the best way to piece it all together, just like a puzzle (or I call it Tetris). Like going to work everyday or making the bed in the morning, it becomes part of an everyday routine.<br />
Getting used to your set up is something that you'll work out over time, after a few weeks or even months you'll be able to see what doesn't work anymore and you'll be able to reorganise everything better. For us it's no longer a holiday or just a road trip, it's a lifestyle and I hope that we can continue doing this for as long as possible!<br />
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about what it’s been like traveling with Bowie! So I figured it would be easier
to give the run down in a blog post! We’ve learnt some of these tips along our
travels because finding a blog or website with this sort of information was
hard to find before we left. So, we’ve
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toy poodle) and is now two years old. Yes! Finally passed the puppy stage (dog
owners you know the feels!). We felt that Bowie transitioned into the troopy
life almost straight away and he knows that the car is our home wherever we
go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s always been a quieter dog, he
hardly ever barks which makes him super easy to travel with. Plus he’s a
smaller breed! He loves to snuggle so he always sleeps in the bed with us and
definitely takes up most of the room! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and so are their personalities, so if your planning to do a trip like this it’s
a good idea to weigh up whether your dog will suit the lifestyle. You don’t
want to be halfway through your trip and your pooch is getting stressed out,
unhappy or worse…sick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve seen so
many different types of dogs traveling on the roads and all different sizes
too! So don’t let the size of your dog hold you back, you just have to work out
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The great thing about Bowie being cross
with poodle is that he doesn’t shed hair (hence he’s allowed in the bed!). This
also means that he needs regular grooming/haircuts especially in summer, which
we actually do ourselves… with scissors. And no I’m not kidding. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dog clippers are a pain to cart around
while traveling so it’s a good thing to learn how to cut your dogs coat! You’ve
got to put in the hours but it’ll save you some money!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When it comes to washing Bowie, it’s
usually quick and easy. We’ve washed him under beach showers, water taps and
even in the doggy wash at self serve car washes. It’s good to keep dog shampoo
on hand incase of those emergency moments. For example: Bowie decided to
randomly roll around in dog poo the other morning and I had to wash him under a
tap in the middle of a busy park! Seriously embarrassing…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If your pooch is a breed that doesn’t shed
hair then a good grooming brush works a treat to get rid of those loose dog
hairs, unless you don’t mind your car covered in them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>National Parks </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This would have to be the biggest issue
you’ll come across when traveling with a dog. I mean, some of the most
beautiful parts of Australia are in National Parks. So what do you do? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The best option is dog kennels or dog
sitting. We usually try to find a kennel or sitter close by so we can drop
Bowie off and pick him up without having to travel long distances. We’ve also
had wonderful friends who have looked after Bowie for us as well, which we are
so thankful for! Dog kennels can be anything from $15-$40 a day so it’s good to
research and compare prices before you get there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re not into kennels, you can always
try Mad Paws, an online community that offers pet hosting/services around
Australia. Unlike using kennels, this community is a group of genuine people
who offer a service from their home or can dog sit in your home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For more info here is the link:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.madpaws.com.au/">www.madpaws.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With smaller National Parks, we have pulled
over outside of the park and kept Bowie in the car while we walk in and check
it out. This only works if the entrance is close to the attractions. Plus
you’ll also want to time it right, so it’s not too hot for your dog in the car
and not to leave them too long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
always have the windows open, our fan turned on and leave plenty of water for
him to drink (and usually a little treat!). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Flea & tick prevention</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Australia means that ticks and fleas are constantly living and surviving off
them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With around 70 different species
of ticks in Australia alone, they can be incredibly dangerous to domestic pets,
especially the paralysis tick.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We haven’t had any problems with fleas but
have found that NSW & QLD are the worst for ticks (so far)! It’s super
important to make sure your dog is prevented the entire time, you don’t want
any unexpected vet visits whilst on the road! You should check your pet
insurance (if you even have it) because most of them do not cover paralysis
tick emergencies. So when it comes to protecting Bowie, we like to use Nexgard,
which is a monthly edible tablet. We have found ticks on Bowie and even
ourselves so it’s good to do regular checks around the neck area, ears and
eyes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If he needs to visit a vet, we always try
to use <a href="http://www.greencrossvet.com.au/" target="_blank">Greencross Vets</a> as they are an Australia wide company. They provide
amazing service and if you sign up with their partnership company, <a href="https://www.petbarn.com.au/" target="_blank">Petbarn</a>, you
can collect points with every dollar you spend. Making all your petfood and
flea & tick treatments just that little bit cheaper!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Being a smaller breed Bowie tends to eat
smaller portions, which helps with our budget. His meals are usually fresh
mince, chicken or fish with rice and dry food. He absolutely LOVES fish so
we’re always catching fresh fish for him (and us) whilst living on the road.
It keeps Bowie’s food costs down and maintains a nice and healthy coat! We
always make sure we’re cooking the fish properly and remove any bones as those
sorts of bones can be hazardous to dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He can be a little fussy with his dry food
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<span lang="EN-US">I have been contemplating whether to do a
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<span lang="EN-US">And do people want to read about two young Aussie’s exploring
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Who bloody knows! But after umming and ahhing (well just me asking
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An intro to the Salty Travellers!</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We’re currently following our dream and
exploring Australia’s incredible landscapes whilst living out of our beloved Troopy,
Big Ol’ Bell. It’s just the three of us Monique, Jasper and our 2
year old Cavoodle, Bowie. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Jasper & I have been together for almost
10 years now and have just as much love for the ocean as we do for each other,
hence the name ‘Salty travellers’.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Yep! we're even salty enough to get engaged underwater whilst
snorkelling off the Gili Islands. </span>While some would have probably begun to plan a wedding or buy a house at that stage in their life, we decided it wasn't the right time for us and felt that traveling needed to come first. </div>
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<span lang="EN-US">With both of us growing up in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast,
the ocean was always our backyard. We love everything from surfing, fishing and diving to hiking mountains and exploring waterfalls. We could spend hours hanging at the beach looking for rockpools, searching for caves or even just laying in the sand reading a book. When it comes to Bowie, well he is the ultimate salty sea dog! He'll do just about anything to get in the water on a hot day or roll around in the sand like a crumbed sausage. He even loves to surf!</span></div>
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We spent a solid year wrapped up in
work and managed to save enough money to fund our trip. Working two jobs each and living on a budget lifestyle
for an entire year was not something that was easy. It took a lot of hard work
and dedication to be able to make this happen and looking back now, every bit of blood, sweat and tears was definitely worth it! Well maybe there was no blood.. but you get what I mean!<br />
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So after selling our cars and basically every last bit of furniture and piece of clothing that we owned, we packed up the car and set off on our journey around Australia! Now we have been traveling for more than 9
months and have driven over 30,000kms. Our adventures started in North
Queensland 4x4ing the Telegraph Track on Cape York and slowly making our way down
the East coast stopping into every beachy town on the map, all the way to Melbourne.
We spent two months circumnavigating our way around Tasmania and from there we
followed the Great Ocean Road into South Australia. After a month hanging on the South Australian coast we then crossed the Nullabor (a 1,675km trip alone)
over into Esperance, Western Australia, which we are currently loving! We plan
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exciting (or even crazy). Well, it is! But they’re the risks you take when you travel so we just have to enjoy each day as it comes, learn as much as possible along the
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So heres to more adventures and more blog posts about our travels!<br />
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