I am planning an around Australia trip which is to commence in May 2012.
I plan to purchase a slide on camper and will house it on either a Mazda BT-50 or Ford Ranger.
Whilst I am methodically carrying out research in preparation for my solo trip, I am also interested in any information/guidance any experienced solo female travellers may wish to share.
pauline said
04:06 PM Nov 27, 2011
Hi Lynnie and welcome, I am not a solo but you should get in touch with Happywanderer or Marj as she is also called in her real life, as she also comes from Echuca and probably just lives round the corner so to speak..............
Lynnie said
04:15 PM Nov 27, 2011
Thanks Pauline.
By the way, how do I do that? I am extremely new to the site, with today being the first time that I have actually been on the site.
I don't know why I haven't thought about it before.
Lynnie said
04:31 PM Nov 27, 2011
I have figured out how to send a message to Pauline and have done so.
I am looking forward to hearing about the experiences of others.
-- Edited by Lynnie on Sunday 27th of November 2011 08:49:18 PM
Rip and Rosie said
06:13 PM Nov 27, 2011
hi lynnie welcome to the forum rosie
Lynnie said
06:24 PM Nov 27, 2011
Thanks Rosie.
I am so pleased that I chose the Grey Nomads site. It will prove to be a great networking tool before, during and after my trip.
I am enthusiastically plotting and planning for my trip.
Bring it on ....
Lyn
Happywanderer said
06:29 PM Nov 27, 2011
Welcome Lynnie, Have sent you a PM, (private message)
There is another solo lady in Echuca with a van and I can't remember her name. My doctor told me about her. Must ask next time I go in.
pauline said
06:38 PM Nov 27, 2011
All I can say you ladies are so lucky living in Echuca, we have friends there and stayed there for 2 weeks when we did our 1st trip of the block and I really would have liked to stay for 6-12 months, but my hubby won that time and we are still here on the Gold Coast..................thought it was such a pretty place all around that area.
Lynnie said
07:16 PM Nov 27, 2011
Hello again Pauline.
I had actually been considering leaving Echuca after my first trip, but think it is probably a great idea to use it as an ongoing base.
Incidentally, do you think any Grey Nomads would consider staying in my house and looking after it in my absence.
Do you know if this practice occurs?
Lyn
Cruising Granny said
07:40 PM Nov 27, 2011
Hi Lynnie and welcome to you. It sounds like you already have a fairly solid plan for your travel. Yes, nomads do house sit for other nomads. You just have to put the word out on this site's home page. It's a great arrangement. I'm a full time, caravan dwelling nomad. I also travel for my job, and camp out along the way. I'm getting paid to do it. What a life! Feel free to ask questions on the forum. You'll get a variety of answers, and all you have to do is pick the best, and leave the rest. Nomadding happens in many forms. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Lynnie said
07:55 PM Nov 27, 2011
Thanks Cruising Granny.
I can see that I am going to enjoy the next months planning time, thanks to this site.
yeoeleven said
08:43 PM Nov 27, 2011
Welcome to the forum Lynnie, some of us male solo travelers may be of assistance so ask away and we all will help if we can.
John
pauline said
08:46 PM Nov 27, 2011
Well CG answered the question about house sitters, so you are already wiser for being here...............
Lynnie said
08:48 PM Nov 27, 2011
Thanks John.
Much appreciated.
Will keep it in mind.
Lyn
lilly31 said
09:04 PM Nov 27, 2011
Yes welcome lynnie .. I am part time solo traveler too ..planing to go full time next year ...This is a great site for solo's and couple's as well ...You will get lots of answer to any question you would like to asked ....So much information from all nomads that have been out there now and before us .. A wealth of knowledge and information if someone dosent have the answer your need i be very suprised
-- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 27th of November 2011 09:04:39 PM
pauline said
09:20 PM Nov 27, 2011
Lynnie make sure you check out all the different sections, not just the solo's or you will miss a lot of good info and chat.
Lynnie said
10:05 PM Nov 27, 2011
Thanks for the advice Pauline and Lilly.
What a great web site.
Lyn
shadyandme said
10:16 PM Nov 27, 2011
Welcome Lynnie, I am also a solo lady traveller (plus Shady,dog) at the moment I am in merrigan if I can be of any help pm, me Norma
-- Edited by shadyandme on Sunday 27th of November 2011 10:16:34 PM
Elle on Wheels said
10:22 PM Nov 27, 2011
Hi Lyn
I'm planning to go full time on the road in about April at this point and can't wait - just me and the two hairy beasties (woofers, not blokes). The research seems to be endless as is the shopping list. I will be doing as much free camping as possible and will be towing a stately old 80's Viscount with a 4wd ute and canopy. I am installing 2 x 190w solar panels on the van and another on the ute canopy so i can go bush camping as well.
My plans are still coalessing but I think I will head up to Nth WA ad then make my way back down South again by Sept/Oct and head across the Nullabor. I want to get used to being on the road and feel experienced before I tackle going across the top.
This is a great forum full of very experienced and supportive people. The advice and support I've received has been crucial to getting started.
Lynnie said
10:44 PM Nov 27, 2011
Thank you to everyone for your encouraging and prompt responses.
The support, encouragement and advice that I receive from forum members such as yourselves will be invaluable.
Did any of you time your travels across the top of Australia so that you could travel in convoy with others?
Best wishes and I hope to hear more from you.
Lyn
Elle on Wheels said
01:15 AM Nov 28, 2011
Hi lyn
from what I understand a lot of solos team up with others to do big trips like that. I think Crusing Granny posted a tagalong site some time ago. Also you can always put a post on this forum to see who is where and planning to go when. I also understand that it is common to just meet up with people on the road and decide to travel together for as long or as short as suits all parties. Thats the great thing about being on the road - no set plans and lots of flexibility..... spoken by someone with no experience and lots of anticipation.
Ma said
07:32 AM Nov 28, 2011
Anticipation is one of the best things about being on the road Elle and Lyn, it's the unknown element that is so exciting.
The experience comes as time and kilometers go by and you will be surprised at just how fast you "learn".
Everything you have said Elle is very true. There are people out there who would be only too pleased to tag along, help you out, offer advice and to share with.
Hope both of you can hit the road and live the dream in the not too distant future.
All the best to you both
Clare46 said
08:06 AM Nov 28, 2011
Lynnie
I'm also a solo traveler.I did a 21000kms trip in 2009, from Sydney up the centre to Darwin and then across the top to WA and down the coast and back to SA and home. I was away 18 weeks as I had to get back to work.
I did 9 weeks in Queensland earlier this year. I do a fair bit of free camping and have never felt uncomfortable or had any problems.
I hope to go back to WA again next year as I have now retired and will not be on restricted time. I travel in a hired Toyota hiace campervan.
Just get out and enjoy.
Esmeralda said
03:02 PM Nov 28, 2011
Hi Lynnie
I am also a solo female part time nomad. I have only camped by myself in caravan parks so far, but we had a get together at Greens Lake recently and free camped there with a group from the Grey Nomads - solos and not solos. It was great so keep an eye out in the Get Together section as well. Also good advice to keep an eye on all parts of the Forum not just solos.
Maybe we will catch up in the great outdoors.
Helen
Dougwe said
03:51 PM Nov 28, 2011
Hi Lynnie, I too am solo and like John(and the others) as a male welcome you. I started out on "The Grey Nomads" site knowing very little but have learnt a lot so far and will keep learning from all the advice and opinions you read here, again, welcome.
Almurta said
08:26 PM Nov 28, 2011
Hi Lyn, I'm new to this site and getting ready to head off in February next year. Meeting up and travelling in a group out in NT and WA is something I'd like to do too. Perhaps we'll meet up out there. -
Lynnie said
09:51 PM Nov 28, 2011
Thank you all for your posts. Hopefully we can continue to keep in touch and one day strike each other on the road.
rvtraveller2 said
02:50 PM Nov 29, 2011
Yes pauline i am a solo traveller but i am male,been on the track over 6 yrs my caravan is my home, it is very nice spot at echuca, i stayed at the c/park across the river on moama side,have you been too the bowling club for dinner,real nice if you want to go some where nice.Prices are ok , I have friends in moama,met in yowah qld last year amazing where you meet people. Happy travells to all. rvtraveller2 neil
rvtraveller2 said
03:06 PM Nov 29, 2011
Hi there lynnie. Yes people do have sitters while you are away having fun on the road,been doing it while i have been travelling,been offerd 2 jobs next year. Make sure they have a police clearance. Be carefull though who you get. rvtraveller2 neil
Elle on Wheels said
08:30 PM Nov 29, 2011
Almurta wrote:
Hi Lyn, I'm new to this site and getting ready to head off in February next year. Meeting up and travelling in a group out in NT and WA is something I'd like to do too. Perhaps we'll meet up out there. -
Hey Lyn and Sue my vague plans are to be in North WA in June/July and then to head slowly down south and across the Nullabor. You never know, if your timing was in sync both of you might be able to travel across the top together and we might all meet up North in time for the trip down...... Hmmmmm this is starting to sound a bit tooooo organised but you never know.
I am planning an around Australia trip which is to commence in May 2012.
I plan to purchase a slide on camper and will house it on either a Mazda BT-50 or Ford Ranger.
Whilst I am methodically carrying out research in preparation for my solo trip, I am also interested in any information/guidance any experienced solo female travellers may wish to share.
Hi Lynnie and welcome, I am not a solo but you should get in touch with Happywanderer or Marj as she is also called in her real life, as she also comes from Echuca and probably just lives round the corner so to speak..............
Thanks Pauline.
By the way, how do I do that? I am extremely new to the site, with today being the first time that I have actually been on the site.
I don't know why I haven't thought about it before.
I have figured out how to send a message to Pauline and have done so.
I am looking forward to hearing about the experiences of others.
-- Edited by Lynnie on Sunday 27th of November 2011 08:49:18 PM
welcome to the forum
rosie
Thanks Rosie.
I am so pleased that I chose the Grey Nomads site. It will prove to be a great networking tool before, during and after my trip.
I am enthusiastically plotting and planning for my trip.
Bring it on ....
Lyn
There is another solo lady in Echuca with a van and I can't remember her name. My doctor told me about her. Must ask next time I go in.
Hello again Pauline.
I had actually been considering leaving Echuca after my first trip, but think it is probably a great idea to use it as an ongoing base.
Incidentally, do you think any Grey Nomads would consider staying in my house and looking after it in my absence.
Do you know if this practice occurs?
Lyn
Yes, nomads do house sit for other nomads. You just have to put the word out on this site's home page. It's a great arrangement.
I'm a full time, caravan dwelling nomad.
I also travel for my job, and camp out along the way. I'm getting paid to do it. What a life!
Feel free to ask questions on the forum. You'll get a variety of answers, and all you have to do is pick the best, and leave the rest.
Nomadding happens in many forms. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Thanks Cruising Granny.
I can see that I am going to enjoy the next months planning time, thanks to this site.
Welcome to the forum Lynnie, some of us male solo travelers may be of assistance so ask away and we all will help if we can.
John
Thanks John.
Much appreciated.
Will keep it in mind.
Lyn
Yes welcome lynnie .. I am part time solo traveler too ..planing to go full time next year ...This is a great site for solo's and couple's as well ...You will get lots of answer to any question you would like to asked ....So much information from all nomads that have been out there now and before us .. A wealth of knowledge and information if someone dosent have the answer your need i be very suprised
-- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 27th of November 2011 09:04:39 PM
Thanks for the advice Pauline and Lilly.
What a great web site.
Lyn
Welcome Lynnie, I am also a solo lady traveller (plus Shady,dog) at the moment I am in merrigan if I can be of any help pm, me Norma
-- Edited by shadyandme on Sunday 27th of November 2011 10:16:34 PM
I'm planning to go full time on the road in about April at this point and can't wait - just me and the two hairy beasties (woofers, not blokes). The research seems to be endless as is the shopping list. I will be doing as much free camping as possible and will be towing a stately old 80's Viscount with a 4wd ute and canopy. I am installing 2 x 190w solar panels on the van and another on the ute canopy so i can go bush camping as well.
My plans are still coalessing but I think I will head up to Nth WA ad then make my way back down South again by Sept/Oct and head across the Nullabor. I want to get used to being on the road and feel experienced before I tackle going across the top.
This is a great forum full of very experienced and supportive people. The advice and support I've received has been crucial to getting started.
The support, encouragement and advice that I receive from forum members such as yourselves will be invaluable.
Did any of you time your travels across the top of Australia so that you could travel in convoy with others?
Best wishes and I hope to hear more from you.
Lyn
from what I understand a lot of solos team up with others to do big trips like that. I think Crusing Granny posted a tagalong site some time ago. Also you can always put a post on this forum to see who is where and planning to go when. I also understand that it is common to just meet up with people on the road and decide to travel together for as long or as short as suits all parties. Thats the great thing about being on the road - no set plans and lots of flexibility..... spoken by someone with no experience and lots of anticipation.
Anticipation is one of the best things about being on the road Elle and Lyn, it's the unknown element that is so exciting.
The experience comes as time and kilometers go by and you will be surprised at just how fast you "learn".
Everything you have said Elle is very true. There are people out there who would be only too pleased to tag along, help you out, offer advice and to share with.
Hope both of you can hit the road and live the dream in the not too distant future.
All the best to you both
Lynnie
I'm also a solo traveler.I did a 21000kms trip in 2009, from Sydney up the centre to Darwin and then across the top to WA and down the coast and back to SA and home. I was away 18 weeks as I had to get back to work.
I did 9 weeks in Queensland earlier this year. I do a fair bit of free camping and have never felt uncomfortable or had any problems.
I hope to go back to WA again next year as I have now retired and will not be on restricted time. I travel in a hired Toyota hiace campervan.
Just get out and enjoy.
Hi Lynnie
I am also a solo female part time nomad. I have only camped by myself in caravan parks so far, but we had a get together at Greens Lake recently and free camped there with a group from the Grey Nomads - solos and not solos. It was great so keep an eye out in the Get Together section as well. Also good advice to keep an eye on all parts of the Forum not just solos.
Maybe we will catch up in the great outdoors.
Helen
Hi Lynnie, I too am solo and like John(and the others) as a male welcome you. I started out on "The Grey Nomads" site knowing very little but have learnt a lot so far and will keep learning from all the advice and opinions you read here, again, welcome.
I'm new to this site and getting ready to head off in February next year. Meeting up and travelling in a group out in NT and WA is something I'd like to do too. Perhaps we'll meet up out there. -
Hopefully we can continue to keep in touch and one day strike each other on the road.
Yes pauline i am a solo traveller but i am male,been on the track over 6 yrs my caravan is my home, it is very nice spot at echuca, i stayed at the c/park across the river on moama side,have you been too the bowling club for dinner,real nice if you want to go some where nice
.Prices are ok , I have friends in moama,met in yowah qld last year amazing where you meet people. Happy travells to all. rvtraveller2 neil
Hi there lynnie. Yes people do have sitters while you are away having fun on the road,been doing it while i have been travelling,been offerd 2 jobs next year. Make sure they have a police clearance. Be carefull though who you get. rvtraveller2 neil
Hey Lyn and Sue my vague plans are to be in North WA in June/July and then to head slowly down south and across the Nullabor. You never know, if your timing was in sync both of you might be able to travel across the top together and we might all meet up North in time for the trip down...... Hmmmmm this is starting to sound a bit tooooo organised but you never know.