The Great Ocean Road is probably one of the most popular road trips in Australia. The many cliffs along the way and rock formations are just breathtaking. Even though every dollar spent on this trip is worth it, you still want to travel as cheap as possible. Here are the cheap or free campsites we found on the way from Warrnambool to Torquay: Port Campbell Recreation Reserve We first planned to camp at the Princetown Nature Reserve but … [Read more...] about Cheap Campsites along the Great Ocean Road
Whale Watching Spots on the Coast of NSW
When planning a road trip down the Sapphire Coast, make sure to go between September and late November. At this time of the year, the humpback whales are migrating to the colder waters in the South and can be seen from a lot of places along the coast of New South Wales. Here are some of our favourite lookouts, from where we spotted whales. Narooma Lookout We had the first whales sightings on our trip to the lookout in Narooma. A lot of … [Read more...] about Whale Watching Spots on the Coast of NSW
Wilsons Promontory National Park
The Wilsons Promontory National Park or “The Prom” on the Southern tip of Victoria is a paradise for outdoor lovers. Just a 2.5-hour drive from Melbourne, the park has something to offer for everyone. Accommodation There are two campgrounds reachable by car in the park, which offer cabins and spaces to pitch your tent. The Stockyard is located just at the entrance of The Prom, the Tidal River deeper in the park. We were a bit shocked by the … [Read more...] about Wilsons Promontory National Park
Chiang Mai – The place to be for Vegan Travelers
Chiang Mai is famous for its temples, the night bazaar, and also for its great food - this is not only true for meat eaters, but also for vegans! Here are the places we tried and can recommend: Vegan Heaven Chiang Mai’s oldest plant-based restaurant is located conveniently on the way from the old town to the night bazaar. We especially loved the photos and quotes of famous vegans that are on the walls at the entrance of the Vegan Heaven. … [Read more...] about Chiang Mai – The place to be for Vegan Travelers
Best cheap Campsites between Sydney and Melbourne
Australia might be one of the best - if not the best place for road trips. With their well-maintained highways and easy ways to avoid the tolls, there is nothing better than hopping in a car and hitting the road. If only there wouldn’t be the problem of the high accommodation costs. When we looked up possible campsites for our trip from Sydney to Melbourne, we were quite shocked, the cheapest places we found were 24 AUD and the most expensive … [Read more...] about Best cheap Campsites between Sydney and Melbourne
Peanut Butter – The Vegan Travelers Best Friend
There is hardly any food that is as essential to us during our travels than peanut butter. It is cheap, tasty and filling - not to mention all of its uses. We wouldn’t want to go camping or on a road trip without it. Protein and other benefits Not only does peanut butter allow travellers to eat cheap, it’s also quite healthy. It has protein and potassium which lowers the risk of high blood pressure, strokes and heart diseases. Additionally, it … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter – The Vegan Travelers Best Friend