Our Big Lappers!
If you have followed Caravanning with Kids since the very beginning you will know that we are not big lappers! As much as the idea plays around in our heads, we are simply a family that LOVES weekends away, short family getaways and extended school holidays…
…..this doesn’t stop us dreaming! What is the next best thing? Following other families who have jumped…taken the leap, packed up and are experiencing life on the road FULL TIME!
Our Big Lappers! was born…. Join us, as we follow their journey, cheer them on, support them and love every second of their adventure…
Why we don’t keep a budget on our adventure around Australia!
We recently asked some of our full time caravanning families what their weekly budget was! How much does it really cost to travel around Australia? We were overwhelmed with responses and it resulted in one of our most popular articles - you can read all about it here...
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Learn to Read in 5 Weeks in the Read-To-Cure Challenge
ABC Reading Eggs is the multi‑award winning online reading program, designed by Aussie educators to make learning to read fun for ages 2–13. Compatible with tablet devices, the program is the perfect way to build essential reading skills while your family is on the...
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How much does it really cost to travel around Australia full time?
How much does it really cost to travel around Australia full time? How much will you need each week to have the caravanning adventure of a life time? Families from all over Australia are asking this question - couples, singles, tribes and nomads - all dreaming and...
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Are you dreaming about the Big Lap of Oz or HELL NO?
Are you dreaming about the Big Lap of Oz or HELL NO? There are two types of caravanning families – Big Lappers and the rest of us! Which one are you? Not everyone wants to be a Big Lapper! We absolutely love following along the adventures of our Big Lapper families...
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Month One | Wander to Wonder Oz | The Transition into the Slow Lane
The first month of any huge adventure is going to have it's ups and downs, however Wonder to Wander to Wonder Oz got thrown a curve ball when we recommended that they apply to jump on board a new TV show - they were successful and their first few weeks were like no...
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Month Two: Reality sinks in for Trekking Downunder’s Lap of Oz
CWK Ambassadors Trekking Downunder are in to their 2nd month of their Big Lap of Oz and they are adjusting to life on the road being around each other 24/7! We welcomed them in to our nest for a visit and had a wonderful few days filled with sharing, laughter,...
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Cloncurry | Adels Grove | Burketown – Do not miss this unique part of Queensland!
Millie and her family are making their way across the top of our beautiful country and have come across their favourite spot so far on their Big Lap adventure! Cloncurry | Adels Grove | Burketown - This is an awesome guide for anyone planning on checking out this...
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One month: Trekking Downunder reconnect & unwind!
You spends months, sometimes years, planning your Big Lap! You then hit the road and REALITY can hit you like a tonne of bricks. We asked Trekking Downunder how like has been during the first month of their Big Lap adventure. Despite not being all "Peaches & Cream",...
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The 5 ‘P’s Guide to Pissing off on our Lap of Oz! One week to go!
Arrrrhhhhhhh... Wander to Wonder Oz have under a week to go til they leave on their big lap and I think we are just as excited as they are. We asked Tegan to share with us all how she was feeling and she came up with the 5 'P's guide to pissing off on our big lap -...
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Will our kids be dunces because we are terrible teachers? Distance Education explained by Millie
Would our kids be dunces because we are terrible teaches? Distance Education can be a daunting thought for many families who are about to hit the road full time. The thought of being their kids parents AND their teacher can make some people physically sick and we...
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