Travel Australia Podcast by The Feel Good Family

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Travel Australia Podcast, we’re diving into an extraordinary tale of love, courage, and boundless adventure. Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Paul’s parents, Lyn and Peter Guerin, as they share their remarkable journey through 55 years of marriage and a life lived boldly. From falling in love and marrying during Peter’s conscription to the Vietnam War, to raising seven children under ten(yes, you read that right!) while embracing a life...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be inspired by Anthony and Loretta Cassone, the dynamic duo behind "Getting Lost Down Under," as they share their transition from lifesaving and first aid training to becoming full-time nomads in their Leader Caravan. Anthony and Loretta reveal how setting a date for their travels transformed their journey, illustrating how serendipitous encounters can enrich our lives. We have a wonderful chat about our shared adventures in Central Australia and the extraordinar...

Send us Fan Mail How do you choose the perfect vehicle to tow your caravan across the vast Australian landscape? Join us, Paul, Katie, and Jasper from the Feel Good family, as we tackle this ever-popular debate. We weigh the merits of the trusted Toyota Land Cruiser against the rising trend of American trucks, spiced up with lively feedback from our audience on social media. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the numerous acronyms in the towing world, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Plus...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re continuing our Road to Riches road trip, heading east to the Sapphire Gemfields of Central Queensland. We camp overnight in a little forgotten Outback town, famous for its incredible petrified wood forests, before pushing on to Rubyvale in the heart of the Sapphire Gemfields. We enjoy a great couple of days hunting for gemstones, meeting the locals and exploring the region, camping up at the Gem Seekers Caravan Park right in town. We stop in to the Ruby...

Send us Fan Mail This week we start our adventure at The Muddy Duck campground, just outside Longreach, where the Thompson River quietly flows and the night sky feels within arm's reach. We reminisce about a family road trip across the United States in a dusty old Winnebago and draw parallels with our current adventure DownUnder. The Muddy Duck’s growing popularity speaks volumes, and we chat about their exciting expansion plans, giving you more reasons to consider this outback destination fo...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could stumble upon treasures worth hundreds of dollars while enjoying a family adventure? Join us as we recount our incredible journey through Winton, the heart of Outback Queensland, where we explore a blend of natural wonders, historic charm, and unforgettable family moments. From Jasper's birthday celebrations to the thrilling tales of dinosaur discoveries, our love for Winton grows with each visit, and we're excited to share our top 10 must-see attractions wit...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you hit the road less traveled in Australia's rugged outback? Join us as we navigate the Plenty Highway, a stretch that offers a blend of rocky dirt roads and awe-inspiring vistas. Reflecting on past escapades like the Cape York adventure, we talk about how perceptions of road conditions vary from traveler to traveler and the key role adaptability plays in the wild. With practical tips on using community app charts for planning and a nod to infrastructure ch...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself locked out of your van in the middle of nowhere with only a soldering iron for company? We sure did! Join us for a laugh-out-loud recount of our Family Travel Podcast Road Trip as we navigate the misadventures and triumphs of exploring Australia's breathtaking landscapes. Our recent escapade in Larrmah had us grappling with a van lockout, a hint of mystery thanks to a notorious Netflix documentary, and the realisation that carrying multiple sets o...