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The Passenger Princess

Imagine trading the glossy, high-drama world of reality TV production for a script you couldn't possibly write. That's exactly what Simone did. Dead bored of orchestrating onscreen chemistry between fame-hungry singles in hot tubs, this happily married mum of two hit mid-life crisis territory. But instead of buying a sports car, she fell down a soc...

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Tuesday Trippers - 05 - @six.wheel.wanderers

This week we talk to @six.wheel.wanderers Family of four exploring Australia full-time in our unique 6-wheel DMAX and JB caravan—chasing adventures, making memories, and living life on the road. Roughing it in KarijiniExploring the Pinnacles in the 6 WheelerCliff Top camping Greenly Beach SABeach Day Wauraltee Beach SAOne night stop over at Daley h...

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Tuesday Trippers - 04 - @endlessadventureseekers

This week we talk to @endlessadventureseekers We are Monique and Ryan travelling Australia with our dog, Satchel. We enjoy travelling in our caravan and exploring various locations across Australia. Sunset at Strahan, TasmaniaMerriwa, New South WalesGantheaume Point, Western Australia90 Mile Straight, NullarborCable Beach, Broome, Western Australia...

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Tuesday Trippers - 03 - @offroad_touring_life

This week we talk to Richard of @offroad_touring_life Hi, my name is Richard, our style of travelling is in swags mostly. Taking in everywhere from the Victorian High Country to the outback. I do a lot of solo camping and touring. 1.Exploring the Snowy Mountains. 2. The beaches of South Australia 3. Camping at high altitude 4. The Otway Ranges 5. B...

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Tuesday Trippers - 02 - @sandy.campers

This week we talk to Nat & Cate of @sandy.campers We are Nat and Cate and we travel Australia in our Jayco campervan with our 3 dogs, Pepper, Lily and Maple. We love to follow the coast with our dogs and enjoy relaxing in our campervan, sipping wine and cooking great food! At the time of posting they have more than 2500 followers. 1. Fitzroy Is...

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Tuesday Trippers - 01 - @8feettravels

This week we talk to Adam and Jessy of @8feettravels A full time travel family from WA. Their account features their family travels around Australia, caravanning, 4wding, fishing and at the time of posting has more than 5100 followers.  Gallery captions 1. The Iconic Gibb River Road 2. Visiting Australian Landmark | Uluru 3. Iconic Pubs of Aus...

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Podcast Episode 01 - First impressions on GR Products

Our podcasters talk about the suite of Go-Roadtrip products on offer.  FULL DISCLOSURE: This is an AI generated podcast. We fed the system our website and a couple minutes later, this podcast was created. Absolutely amazing technology. 

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The Timeless Joy of Spotto: A Classic Car Ride Game

Car rides, often synonymous with monotony for children, take on a new life with the timeless game of Spotto. This classic pastime has been a staple of family road trips for generations, providing a simple yet endlessly entertaining diversion for kids and adults alike. The rules of Spotto are delightfully straightforward. Participants keep their eye...

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So you have a caravan now...

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Here is a list of tips for people who are starting out towing a caravan! Towing a caravan can be a fun and rewarding way to travel, but it's important to make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to do it safely. In this list, we've compiled some essential tips to help you get started on your caravanning journey. Whether you're a season...

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Car games for Road Trippers

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There are plenty of car games to keep road trippers entertained. The old standbys like I Spy and the License Plate Game are always good for a few laughs. For a more challenging game, try playing 20 Questions or the Alphabet Game. If you're looking for something a little more active, try playing Car Bingo or Simon Says. And if you're really looking ...

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Travel in Victorian weather

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Melbourne, Australia's second largest city, is located in Victoria, the smallest mainland state. Hiking is popular in Victoria, especially at the Dandenong Ranges and Wilson Promontory. In addition to hosting tennis, cricket, Aussie rules football and rugby, Melbourne is also the centre of all Australian sport. Besides its excellent food, it is als...

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When to Travel in Western Australia

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Western Australia is the largest state in Australia and home to Perth, the world's most isolated city. It is the fourth largest city in Australia. There are spectacular beaches, spacious green parks, and excellent food in this area, including Rottnest Island. Further inland is a wild and remote desert region that runs along the entire West Coast of...

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Bundles offers now available

Don't you hate paying full price for stuff? Yeah me too. Well now there is a way for you to get your hands on one of our new A3 Travel Scratch maps for 'less than full price'!! The idea is not new. All you need to do is take advantage of our new bundles. On our shop you'll find a new sub-section titled bundles where we have grouped together some of...

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New A3 Series in the works

As the current set of scratch maps continue to sell well, I've had many requests for alternatives. "Do you have a Queensland only one?" "I'd love a WA version!" "This is too big to keep in the caravan, do you have a smaller one?". Well I listened and got to work on a series of smaller scratch maps that I think are the perfect size for taking with y...

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2021 CHRISTMAS SENDING CUT-OFF DATES

Being a BIG user of Australia Post, Go-Roadtrip has been handed a document with all estimates for Christmas delivery cut-off dates. So if you are hoping to purchase your poster for a Christmas pressie, then please read on and get your orders in before your cut-off date. AUSTRALIAN SENDING DATES In the lead up to the traditionally busy peak period, ...

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SOLO QLD CAMPING VIDEO GOES VIRAL

It's one of my guilty pleasures. Whenever I have some downtime, or a break between jobs, I'll open up Youtube and see what it has to serve me. If you're logged into an account, it'll keep track of your viewing preferences and offer you videos based on what you've watched before. I usually find something on the first screen to watch. But if I don't ...

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WELCOME TO THE GO-ROADTRIP BLOG

Get set to get out on the road

This blog will feature stories, advice, hints and tips from some of the worlds greatest and most followed travellers found on social media. We've invited a select few to help kick off the blog and we will release their stories here from time to time. Would you like to contribute to this blog? No problems. Download our blog sheet document and have a...

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