Travel Australia Podcast by The Feel Good Family

Send us Fan Mail This week we answer more of the BIG questions about living full time on the road in our caravan travelling Australia. After recently celebrating our first 12 months of full time living, we have revisited some of the questions asked during our first year, including: - Did we get our van for free as part of our partnership with Apollo? - Do we get paid by brands or experiences to pr...

Send us Fan Mail This week our big news is revealed as we introduce you to our new van! We are thrilled to be in our new home on wheels, the Apollo built Windsor Genesis 220MD family van.  Plus we are celebrating one year of living full time on the road traveling our incredible country, and are hitching up to head West and explore Queensland’s incredible Outback!   First stop is Charleville, then...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are thrilled to bring you our Top 10 Must Do Experiences in Queensland’s Capricorn Region. From adventure caving to fossicking for precious gemstones, to relaxing on one of many pristine and secluded island beaches, this stunning region of Queensland is #GoodToGo and will not disappoint!  There is so much to do in this region for every member of the family! If you are...

Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our exploration of the Capricorn Region with a visit to the historic mining town Mount Morgan. Located 40 minutes west of Rockhampton, Mount Morgan makes a great half day trip for the entire family. From the suspension bridge to their historic railway museum, Jasper had a ball discovering this quaint country town.  Next we swap the motorhome for a few nights...

Send us Fan Mail Ready for a Motorhome VS Caravan face off?   After 11 months full time on the road in our 23ft Coromal Caravan, and the last 3 weeks in our Apollo Motorhome rental, we wanted to share our thoughts on the pros and cons, our likes and dislikes in this Motorhome VS Caravan face off.   This week we discuss the 6 main categories for consideration when choosing an RV to suit your needs...

Send us Fan Mail If you are dreaming about an island getaway, this is the episode for you!  This week we continue our stay at Ferns Hideaway Wilderness Resort in Byfield, enjoying a special Christmas in July celebration with Paul’s younger brother Jef, who also shows us how to cook damper on a stick over the campfire. Then we swap the rainforest for the reef and head out to the southern Great Barr...

Send us Fan Mail After the dramas of last week with Paul’s broken ankle, this week we find ourselves full of gratitude!   Paul gets the all clear from his doctor that he is healing well and fit for travel, and our good friends at Apollo come to the rescue with a fantastic surprise that gets us back on the road bound for the Tropic of Capricorn!  Katie continues her sink or swim initiation behind t...

Send us Fan Mail Well this was certainly a stressful and emotionally fuelled week!  After enjoying some family fun at Cooloola Berries on the Fraser Coast, experiencing their famous Paella in the Paddock, we have an unexpected turn of events that sees us visiting the local hospital, leaving our Tropical North Queensland plans in disarray. We’re keeping our spirits up and our fingers crossed we’ll...

Send us Fan Mail This could be one of the best weeks we’ve had on the road so far!   After a recommendation from some new friends, we make a last-minute booking at Trinity Islands on the Fraser Coast’s beautiful Burrum River, and enjoy a week like never before!   This unique park offers guests all the best parts about free camping in an incredible environment, with the added benefits of security,...

Send us Fan Mail Goodbye Gold Coast, hello Sunshine Coast! After 2 wonderful weeks of reconnecting with family, we’ve got the wheels turning again and have started our slow journey north towards the Tropic of Capricorn (circle of latitude). Our first stop is the fantastic, family friendly fun filled Ingenia Rivershore Resort for a few nights of easing ourselves back into van life. This park was th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 3! We are so excited to be back on the road, and even more thrilled to be exploring North Queensland over the next few months! We’ll be heading up the East Coast of Queensland and traveling as much as we can north, east, west and south above The Tropic of Capricorn. To get us set, this week we discuss our Top 4 Tips for planning your next adventure, and share how...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received over the last 9 months of living full time on the road.  We answer the top 5 full time RV living questions posed by family, friends, our viewers and people we’ve met during our travels including: ⁃                Do we ever feel unsafe? ⁃                How do we cope living in such a small space? And,...

Send us Fan Mail With Season 3 just around the corner, its a great time to reflect back to the start of this big adventure, the steps we took, and the goals we set to achieve our dream of traveling full time around Australia.  We’ll share the why, the how, and all the little details from our 18 months of planning, saving, selling and setting off!  If you are dreaming of a traveling lifestyle, this...

Send us Fan Mail It’s been a bittersweet week for us as we say goodbye (or better yet, see you again soon) to Tasmania, and hit the road, making our way north back to Queensland. 4 days, 12 hours sailing the Bass Strait on Spirit of Tasmania and 2500km, we have found ourselves back on the Gold Coast, revelling in Queensland’s warmer winter weather and reconnecting with family.  Prior to leaving Ta...

Send us Fan Mail Are you preparing for your next adventure... a weekend away, a camping trip for the school holidays, or getting ready to hit the road and ‘do the lap’ around Australia? This week we discuss our Top 10 Must Have Apps for RV Travel, including details of what we currently use on the road and why we love them, plus some new apps that we have been recommended to try.    Our YouTube cha...

Send us Fan Mail We are getting ready to hit the road again, as restrictions ease here in Australia. This week we discuss our Top 10 Road Trip Ready Tips for every RV Traveller. Things that will save you time, money, headaches and stress and ensure your next getaway is the best possible experience!  Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday nigh...

Send us Fan Mail Are you dreaming of Tassie, and planning a visit for when restrictions ease and borders reopen? This week we discuss our Top 5 Tips for Touring Tasmania - everything you need to know to maximize your time and experiences here on the Apple Isle.  Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to c...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss 3 of Tasmania’s best FREE experiences that are not found on the usual tourist maps and were recommended to us by locals!   We had a brilliant time exploring Hobart’s rich history with a self-guided walking tour through Sullivans Cove and its surrounds. A great way to combine exercise and education, and discover many of Hobart’s pioneering and convict settlemen...

Send us Fan Mail This week we go deep, discussing the privilege of travel and what a blessing it is to experience other countries and cultures. With the current global crisis and borders closed to international travel, now is the perfect time to explore your own backyard. We are filled with excited anticipation to hit the road again in Tasmania, and re-commence our travels around this incredible s...

Send us Fan Mail Week 6 in lockdown and we are focusing on getting stuff done and ticking off our long list of “to do’s” within the van. This week we have installed two much needed smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector, off the back of some great advice from a friend within the Tasmanian Fire Service.   We are continuing to keep our mindsets positive with daily exercise and some more caravan...

Send us Fan Mail Another week in lockdown and we are keeping our mindset positive with exercise and some deliciously good caravan cooking! We’ve been trying some new recipes on the Weber Baby Q including Beer Damper, Tasmanian Salmon & Burnt Broccolini, and Thai Fish Curry. Plus, Jasper gets in on the action and helps us whip up a batch of delicious (although a little burnt) ANZAC Biscuits.  W...

Send us Fan Mail This week we continue to revisit some of the incredible destinations and experiences we enjoyed in Tasmania, prior to lockdown and social distancing restrictions coming into play.  We discuss some things we are missing while in lockdown and reminisce about our incredible Tasman Island Cruise with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, hands down the best adventure experience we’ve enjoyed...

Send us Fan Mail This week we revisit some of the incredible destinations and experiences we enjoyed in Tasmania, prior to lockdown and social distancing restrictions coming into play.  We reminisce about our time spent exploring the beautiful historical village of Richmond, in the state’s South, with highlights including the Old Hobart Town model village, Australia’s oldest bridge still in use (b...

Send us Fan Mail This week we revisit some of the incredible destinations and experiences we enjoyed in Tasmania, prior to lockdown and social distancing restrictions coming into play.  We reminisce about our stay in the beautiful Huon Valley, and our visit to the annual Taste of the Huon festival that attracts over 25,000 people every year.  From Huonville we travel to Bruny Island and spend a fa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 15 Season 2 of our Family Travel Australia Series. This week we take a breath in and reassess our current situation and make plans during this uncertain time! We make peace with where we are at, and decide to approach this period of our lives from a 'glass half full' perspective and seek out the silver lining in this all! We share our TOP 5 STRATEGIES...