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DRIVING IN ETHIOPIA ONE WAY TO AVOID TRAFFIC JAMS! http://digg.com/video/drivers-in-ethiopia-dont-need-traffic-lights

I submitted a post on this topic this morning and it somehow ended up in the solo traveller section it contains important info for any one in NT using LPG

Hi all, Have just said 'yes' to buying a second hand Mercedes Sprinter motorhome. I know that I should be given a Safety Certificate and a Gas Certificate and I've also arranged for a mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection. Are there any other checks or certificates that I need to get prior to payin...

Well all you folk were correct.The park is great ,big sites, good amenities ,very laid back. Fishing is the go tomorrow and a sightsee. Cheers John

I am no longer young enough to know it all.. JC.

Gday... 1850 - Work begins on the first NSW railway line from Sydney to Parramatta. Up until the mid-1800s, the horse and carriage remained the major means of transporting goods and people across Australias long distances overland. Both New South Wales and Victoria were keen to develop a ra...

just wondering if anyone knows if police checks are required to work in caravan parks, camp groungs etc thanks

My wife found out that our dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian.The vet found that the problem was ear wax and hair clogging the dog's ears.He cleaned both ears and the dog could then hear fine.The vet then proceeded to tell Andrea that, if she wanted to keep this from re...

Already seen lots heading off with mum and dad with there the trailers full off camping gear so we have pulled into the Home Hill showground for a few nights where it is only $10 a night for power and water.

We are planning a trip from SE QLD thru NSW to SA, and returning thru VIC and NSW to QLD.As we intended to stay in some national parks, I decided to check camping fees in Vic. It seems that the 2 of us staying in what is called a mid rated park would be charged $37.80. If our stay was between November and April...

I haven't transposed my travels much lately but this little town deserves a mention. It is just lovely and so very welcoming. I am copying what I have written to my FB page so if it is a little rambling, forgive me. CROOKWELL. You may well be asking where the heck is Crookwell, it is a little country to...

hi all after spending some great time with Dougwe and avoiding as many feral mbats as we could ( the GN ones are ok) we headed to blue waters ?... Too many people and not our scene, w went to Balgal beach but again queing to get a site is not us, we ended up in Rollingstone, a lovely spot and we met some nice peop...

Circumstances have come together and we have decided to hit the road full time. Rental house lease over. "Must keep" items into storage in a friends empty shed. Job disappeared. State gov't shut down where I worked. Final packing and we are off. All the great ideas, positive comments and f...

[spoiler] I have recently purchased a 2007 Jayco Pop Top. Am thinking about painting the roof top and hence am wondering ... having recently ad all joins, etc resealed. 1. Is this a wise action? 2. What paint should I use ... Oil based/Water based ? Cheers,

A guy out on the golf course takes a high speed hit right in the crotch. Writhing in agony, he falls to the ground. As soon as he could manage, he took himself to the doctor. He said 'How bad is it doc? I'm going on my honeymoon next week and my fiancée is still a virgin - in every way' The doctor told him, 'I'll...

Hello, my name is Fran, I will be a solo nomad, am looking at a Motorhome, rang RACV for an inspection the don't do Motorhomes, can anyone advise who to contact to inspect a vehicle that in'm interested in, as I am mechanically challenged The Motorhome is in Melbourne -- Edited by Frangipani on Tuesday 1...

A few nights ago we camped at West Peawah River free camp - 92km sw of Port Hedland. About 2AM and again at 5AM we had roadtrains going past and sounding their air horns for 10 seconds or so. I just wondering if they are saying good morning or are saying 'wake you bas**ards'? Never had this before in the m...

This is our new home and ute, no more accidents.

OK hit another hurdle here in my quest to find a small rig for free camping- on a very tight budget!!! Which is best - Mecedes/ Fiat Ducato/ Ford- if any? Heeeelllpp, please.