Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results – Albert Einstein.
Meet Kerry. She lives by those words.
After a bout of breast cancer, a divorce, and the loss of a brother – she decided life was too short to stay in the one spot.
That very decision led her to the purchase of a motorhome – which she took off in almost a year ago to experience the sunshine, sandy beaches and stunning landscapes Australia has to offer.
Some of Kerry’s favourite spots have been Katherine Gorge, Lake Argyle and Mission Beach. Her travels have been mixed by staying with family, at a station or in a caravan park. She prefers that to being off-grid while solo – and suggests that every third visit in a different place should be for a few days longer than the last. It’s a chance to re-group and reset your home on wheels. She even carries an electric bike to get around town while parked up.
As more and more Queenslanders adopt the van-life, there’s been an increase in female travelers packing up and heading off on solo adventures – so Kerry has a few tips you might find handy if you’re thinking of doing the same.
Kerry’s personal travelling tips:
- KISS – keep it simple, stupid!
- Don’t sweat the small stuff.
- Don’t doubt your ability, be confident.
- Don’t expect, just accept – that you must do it all on your own.
- Seize the simple moments and embrace your freedom.
- Be kind & mindful to yourself, travelling has some ups and downs. It can be challenging but empowering!
- Be resilient.
Kerry’s practical travelling tips:
- Always put out two deckchairs so it is assumed you are not alone.
- Have water supply on board.
- Don’t overshare your location on social media, better to post after the stay. Stay incognito…
- Let family and friends know your location for your own security.
- Be aware of your environment.
- Research and plan your trip ahead if you are not free camping. Know the danger areas.
- Book forward – especially if travelling in school holidays and up north May, June, July & August
- Learn how to Marie Kondo – vertical folding.
- Stubby holders are beneficial for glass bottles in the pantry!
- Buy a fly swat and hat fly net. Sandalwood sticks are a must.
Keen to see what parks there are in Queensland? Then head to the Caravanning Queensland website for the full list. Plus, check out Brisbane Holiday Village here:
Or if you’re keen to kit yourself out with a van – the biggest caravanning event on the Gold Coast will return March 10 -12, 2023. Buy your tickets here!
