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LONG TERM TRAVEL

Everything you need to start planning the trip of a lifetime.

Here we share travel tips, budgeting advice and more for long term travel.

Planning Long Term Travel

  • 12 Unique Ways to Take a Family Gap Year
  • Family Gap Year Round the World Itinerary
  • The Statistics from a Trip Around The World With Kids

Long Term Travel Guides

  • Guide to Travel Europe By Campervan

Long Term Travel Costs

  • Budget for Long Term Travel

Slow Travel Tips

  • How To Travel The World With Kids
  • How To Travel In A Campervan With Kids
  • 5 Best Day Hikes With Kids on a Trip Around The World

mountain views from back of campervan with doors open.

31 Best Campervan Accessories That Make Van Life Easier

November 18, 2022April 5, 2022 by Rachel Rodda

Make the most of your next adventure with the best camper van accessories. In this guide we share the accessories for campervans and motorhomes we love and use for every trip. Read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL, TRAVEL GEAR
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Family Gap Year: Our Around the World Itinerary

February 3, 2023December 10, 2020 by Rachel Rodda

Looking for round the world itinerary ideas? Let us help you plan a trip around the world with our 1 year world trip itinerary. Read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
Ideas for A Family Gap Year with Kids

12 Unique Ways To Take A Family Gap Year With Kids

December 2, 2022November 23, 2020 by Rachel Rodda

It has been nearly 12 months since we returned from our trip around the world with kids. I have been reminiscing a little about the trip lately and thought it would be great to share stories from others who have … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
Planning a road trip to Europe by campervan

The Definitive Guide to Europe by Campervan

April 5, 2022October 20, 2020 by Rachel Rodda

Our Campervan Europe Guide covers all the basics you need to know for touring Europe in a motorhome. If you are planning a European road trip by van, you need to read these tips. Read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL, TRAVEL TIPS
Europe by campervan with kids-cycling by Chateau Chenonceau France

10 Tips for Touring Europe In A Campervan with Kids

April 5, 2022October 10, 2020 by Rachel Rodda

Let us help you plan your next road trip with our top tips for travelling in a motorhome with kids. Read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL, TRAVEL TIPS
How to travel the world with kids

How to travel the world with kids

December 2, 2022June 18, 2018 by Rachel Rodda

What are your biggest concerns when you think about traveling as a family to a foreign country?  Do you wonder whether the kids will like the food? Do you worry about entertaining them on flights or on long drives? What … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
Zion National Park - one of the best places to hike in the US. View across to Angel's Landing.

Top 5 hiking trails on our Family Gap Year

December 2, 2022May 4, 2018 by Rachel Rodda

We may be biased, but we think there is something special about hiking. Escaping the crowds, discovering stunning landscapes  and the sense of freedom and adventure it delivers. All these things make hitting the hiking trails one of life’s unique … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
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The stats: Our 12 months around the world with kids

November 18, 2022January 18, 2018 by Rachel Rodda

After 12 months travelling around the world with kids we are back in our home town, Melbourne, Australia. It has been a crazy and wonderful adventure. So to celebrate our re-entry into Melbourne we have collated some (hopefully) interesting statistics … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
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Our Top 5 to date on our trip around the world

December 6, 2020August 27, 2017 by Rachel Rodda

In July we reached the half way point for our 12 month family gap year. To celebrate us making it to the half way point (believe me, there have been times we didn’t think we would!) I asked everyone to … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
England-Sunny-Campervan

The adventure in Europe begins!

November 18, 2022May 5, 2017 by Rachel Rodda

We have arrived in Europe, England to be precise and super keen to commence the next leg of our long term travel adventure. First let me introduce you to our new family member. Christened “Sunny” by the kids, Sunny is … read more

Categories ENGLAND TRAVEL, LONG TERM TRAVEL
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Budget for long term family travel

December 2, 2022February 8, 2017 by Rachel Rodda

How do you budget for long term family travel? I have been asked a number of times what our budget is for our year long trip. 12 months away is a long time but there is no easy answer to … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL
4 weeks to go - the plan

The plan – less than 4 weeks to go!

November 18, 2022December 22, 2016 by Rachel Rodda

It is hard to believe that in less than four weeks we will be leaving our home and hopping on a plane to start a 12 month adventure around the world! What is the plan? Well, we have the start of … read more

Categories LONG TERM TRAVEL

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