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Educating Kids on the Road

Many families avoid long-term travel while their kids are young or in school, but Melissa from This Is Our Australia believes more parents should buck the trend and teach their kids while they tra...

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Family Travel Tips

Investing in the Road TripWhether the kids in the backseat are 6 or 16, the feeling of being ‘dragged along for the ride’ is highly disempowering. Without a sense of choice or control on their side...

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17 Things You’ll See In The Outback

Thinking of heading into the Australian Outback?. Remote road trips filled with games of eye-spy can create smiling snapshots and memories the entire way. Depending on your route, 'I spy' can get t...

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The Basic Guide to Camping With Dogs

Your choice of travel companion can make or break a trip. From honeymoon holidays with your soul mate to never-ending overland nightmares with your flatulent, selfie-snapping brother-in-law, chance...

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Can You Travel the Outback with Kids?

The Outback is home to many of Australia’s most iconic journeys and destinations, but traversing it with a family can be incredibly daunting. Head into Australia’s arid centre with confidence using...

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