Hey!
Hands up if you're ready for Christmas! I know I'm not, but will be last minute somehow!!
Between birthdays, catchups and more, it's been busy!
We've also got some exciting news... we've just put a deposit down on a new caravan! I'll walk you through the process and things we've found out early next year, but we've been able to customise a van that suits our family and our kids' needs.
Talking about Christmas, I've written a blog all about Scooters. It's a question that comes up often: Which scooter is best? I have a fair bit to do with electric dirt bikes and scooters, so if you have any questions or you'd like me to explain in more detail, let me know.
My app is 80% done. We're at the first Beta testing phase, which is exciting, and I'm slowly working on making it really usable. More on that in a moment... for now, let's get into the good stuff:
Best Scooters for Caravanning
Camp is set up, the awning is out, and you want to explore the nearby area—what do you do? You grab a scooter! We’ve put together a guide on the best options out there, from sturdy 3-wheelers for the toddlers (saving little legs on long walks!) to the high-speed electric options for adults.
Read the full Scooters for Caravanning guide here
How much does it REALLY cost to travel Australia?
This is easily the #1 question we get: "Can we actually afford to do the lap?" It’s a tricky one because everyone travels differently. Are you free camping in the bush or staying in resort-style parks?
We’ve just updated our guide, breaking down the real costs of fuel, food, accommodation, and those sneaky extras like insurance and repairs.
See our full Cost to Travel breakdown here
Travel Insurance
We're very excited to announce our partnership with Cover More Travel Insurance. I've used them so many times in the past, and I know they're great at what they do - I've ended up in hospitals overseas so many times! (That's a story for another day, but I'm glad I had insurance!)
The best part is, right now they're offering 2 return international Virgin airfares for anyone who gets insurance with Cover-More using the promo code FLYAWAY until 31st Dec
Click here to find out more
Upcoming Boxing Day Sales!
It’s that time of year—Boxing Day sales are just around the corner! (yes, really!) If you can hold off on buying new gear for a few more days, it’s the smartest way to save some $ on big-ticket items.
Our friends at Caravan RV Camping are gearing up for massive discounts on fridges, air conditioners, and electrical gear.
Put these dates for the sale in your calendar: 26/12/25 to 1/1/25
Check out the Caravan RV Camping Sales here
A Quick Update on our App
The travel app that helps with everything is on the way!
Here's a sneak peek:
It will be available on the Play Store in around 6-8 weeks time all going well! It will be free for everyone, and I'll try to keep zero ads.
I'm always after feedback, so feel free to reply to this email or jump into our Facebook Australia Caravan RV Trip Planning and let me know the features you would love in an app.
So far:
It will help with:
- travel (air travel, accommodation planning, experiences)
- Caravan itinerary planning - distances between towns, campsites, and experiences to be planned
- Pre-departure checklists with reminders for both air travel and caravan travel
- Important info like rego, expiries, etc, with reminders
- School holiday date reminders
All to help make packing up and planning as simple as possible - and you'll be able to share with the other adult in your family (or solo mission) in a gamified way.
Also, I'm looking for as many Beta testers as possible. All you'll need to do is download the app, have a play and let me know what you think. You'll be able to help me shape the app into the easiest to use app around :)
PS I'm also on the hunt for a name. Would love some ideas! :)
Have a wonderful week, safe travels, and remember to say yes to adventure!
Margie and Tim :)
