by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities |
In my opinion, hiking is one of the best forms of exercise and therapy for my body and soul! I’ve been hiking for years from a few hours to a couple of days during my Australian travels. And I’ve learnt the hard way sometimes about my choices of hiking gear, and how...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Road Trips |
So, you are going on a road trip for the day, you’ve decided on where you are road tripping to and now you need to pack for the day. Well, packing for an Australian road trip requires some thoughtful planning. A little planning ensures you and those you are travelling...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities |
Sunscreen is extremely important to protect your skin, particularly under the harsh Australian sun. But did you know that sunscreen can cause damage to Australia’s reefs? This is why you should be travelling Australia with reef-safe sunscreen. Let me explain. On a...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Mar 21, 2025 | Gear + Packing |
So your going to travel Australia and need to purchase some luggage. What do you choose – a backpack or a suitcase? Buying a travel backpack or suitcase is an important purchase for any traveller on their Australian holiday. With so much choice of luggage out...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 | Camping & Caravanning, Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities |
So, you want to have power camping in the great Australian outdoors. Sure you want to hike, swim, fish and sit around your campsite fire with a nice vino enjoying a sunset, but you also want to keep your food cool in your fridge, be able to cook your food and catch up...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Nov 23, 2024 | Camping & Caravanning, Gear + Packing, Live Australia - Acc |
If you are getting ready for an upcoming road trip in Australia or starting your big lap of Australia in a caravan, you are probably beginning to consider the things you will take. Believe me, this can be very overwhelming as you decide on what is a caravan essential,...