February 21, 2025 • 32 mins
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 extraordinary charm of reconnecting with the ocean at beautiful beach spots like Burleigh Beach in Queensland and Kingscliff Beach in New South Wales. Plus, we record this week's Podcast LIVE at the Victorian Caravan and Camping Super Show, Australia's BIGGEST & BEST.
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Speaker 1 (00:05):
Welcome to the Travel Australia podcast.
We have Paul, Katie and Jasperfrom the Feel Good family Join
us as we explore this greatcountry, Australia, its people,
places and cultures.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yes, it's the Travel Australia podcast, where we
share the latest in all theindustry news road trip travel,
caravanning and camping, productreviews, guest interviews,
where to go, what to do and somuch more.
Thanks for joining us.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
All right.
This week it is the Battle ofthe Borders Queensland versus
New South Wales.
We share two of the best beachcamps around Australia's
coastline and give our verdict,plus special guests getting lost
down under.
That's a good name, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (00:41):
It is, and boy don't we love those guys.
But look, paulie, I have to sayI have absolutely loved being
coastal again After all of ourtime last year in the outback in
Central Australia.
There is nothing like seeingthose baby blues of the ocean.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
Look, it is true, and Jasper looks like an Oompa
Loompa at the moment.
He's got red running throughhis veins, but also through his
paws.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Yes, well, we're about to replace that with sand.
Sand everywhere, not onlythrough Jasper, but all through
the caravan as well, I'm sure.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
All right.
Now when we look at thecoastline of Australia, I mean
you cannot get a better backyard.
It is truly spectacular,world-class.
And two of our favouritesreally border between Queensland
, New South Wales or northernNew South Wales, and that's the
famous beach breaks of BurleyBeach, plus 30 kilometres down
the road, Kingscliff.
Now if you look at a two-hourto three-hour drive radius from
(01:36):
these locations, it's hard tobelieve that there's over 4
million people actually livinghere, so that's a lot of people
to put in only a couple of theselocations.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Absolutely Well, and that was us too.
You know.
Our home base was there at Kira, right on the southern end of
the Gold Coast, before we hitthe road traveling full time
over five years ago now.
So we love this area.
It's dear to our hearts.
Let's start talking aboutbeautiful Burley Beach Ball.
It is such an iconic location,of course, world famous for the
(02:11):
surf break there.
It is absolutely stunning withthat Burley headland and
somewhere that we have stayed anumber of times across our
travels, at the Burley BeachTourist Park.
It is one of the Gold Coasttourist parks.
They have a number of parksscattered all across the Gold
Coast.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Look, I think they actually have 10 in total, and
we have stayed and played atevery one of them.
In fact, I think we've filmedat every one of them as well.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Yes, you're right, we have.
It is our hometown, of course,so we do love getting back there
and seeing family and friends.
But Burley is stunning and itmade a great base for us when we
were presenting at the let's GoGold Coast Caravan and Camping
Expo.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
And look, we should actually give mention.
Right now we are recording liveat the Victorian Caravan and
Camping Super Show.
It is the biggest and the bestshow going around the country
and with over 50,000 people inattendance man, this place is
absolutely buzzing.
Oh, it really is.
And 50,000 people in attendanceman, this place is absolutely
buzzing.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Oh, it really is.
And look, I have to say we'vepicked the best spot to record
this podcast.
We've set up with our mates atthe Stratus Outdoors exhibit and
I tell you what they'veabsolutely nailed their display.
They've even got the fire pitcranking, which is so welcomed
on these chilly Victorianmornings.
But back to Burleigh, paul.
What a stunning location.
(03:27):
It wouldn't matter whether youwere working, playing, if you're
new to the Gold Coast orwhether, like us, you've spent
plenty of time there.
This is a location that neverfails to disappoint.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Oh, absolutely.
And for me as a whippersnipper,a young kid growing up on the
Gold Coast, I went to SurfersParadise Primary School.
I used to be able to get my 20cents, get on the bus and come
down here with my mates.
We'd get the 605 bus and thatwas the time, not the number I
was going to say it's a goodmemory.
And join everyone out theretrying to grab a wave.
(04:00):
Well, now it is an absolutemecca, of course, world famous,
but when we look at the caravanpark, there are some pros and
there's some cons.
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Absolutely, and I would say that about Burley as a
whole.
Now you know these iconicplaces.
When the word gets out, ofcourse, everybody wants to be
there, and so Burley, over theyears, has become super popular
and full of people.
So if you love mingling withplenty of others, then you will
absolutely love Burley.
But perhaps you're aftersomething quieter.
(04:30):
Then maybe you'll be moreinclined to stay where we're
about to talk, over the borderin northern New South Wales.
But the van park is great Nowlook, it has been there for a
long time.
So with all of these largerrigs on the road, you really do
need to check whether there willbe a site available to
accommodate the length of yourvan.
They do have certainlydifferent sizes for different
(04:53):
rigs but again, being an olderpark, you just need to double
check that before you book.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
In fact, we snagged the very last site.
We were very late in booking,snagged the very last site, we
were very late in booking.
Now, as we always mention withour bookings, wikicamps best 10
bucks you'll spend in thecaravan camping industry.
It is the app for knowing whereyou're going and that is where
we actually found and bookedboth of these campgrounds that
we're talking about.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
So, some of the pros, obviously the location, yeah,
you can literally park up andwalk everywhere and not use your
vehicle at all.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
Love that.
You're straight across the roadfrom the bowls club, straight
across the road from the surfclub, straight across the road
from world-class Rickshaw'srestaurant bars, cafes, the
coffee nooks, I mean theboutique shopping is off the
Richter.
Yes, If you're into that kindof thing.
Speaker 2 (05:43):
That's right.
And of course that incredibleBurley Beach and the headland
there that you can do the walkall the way around to Tellabudra
.
There is so much to love aboutthis location.
I guess the real cons would be,of course, the busyness of
Burley as a whole.
It is a hustling, bustlingplace from the moment you know
that first spark of twilight ofa morning which is, you know, in
(06:07):
Queensland, at about 4am.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
Exactly.
You'll see the place buzzing at5am every day.
Queenslanders, early risers.
We don't have daylight savings,so you know you can see why
everyone's up so early.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Absolutely.
And of course, at the momentthere is a lot of construction
happening as they lay thefoundations for the light rail
on the Gold Coast to extend downhere through Burley.
So that means a ridiculousamount of roadworks which do go
on all during the day and, Ihate to say it, overnight as
well.
So if you're a light sleeper,do take that into account.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Well, really, there's two things you need, and that
is earplugs, yes, and a bottleof red wine.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
Sounds good to me.
But look, that's temporary andthat will come and go and then
the light rail will be operatingand hopefully not causing too
much noise overnight.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Now we paid $75, including a little fee there for
Jasper Rooney.
Yes, so that's what you'relooking at.
That's for a powered site, fullhookup.
But now let's cross the border,only 30 kilometres away.
It'll take you 31 minutes.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
How good is that?
And follow the coastline.
That would be our suggestion.
Wind your way throughKoolangatta Tweed.
Really maximise this beautifuldrive rather than just getting
straight out on that M1.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Great recommendation and before you know it, you are
again at another beachsideparadise.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
However, this is without the population or the
hustle and bustle or the noise.
This is truly incredible.
I mean I think it definitelyhelps that we had the most
picture-perfect day when wearrived at Kingscliff Beach.
There it is part of the TweedParks holiday group.
They have a number of stunningcaravan parks scattered all
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across northern New South Wales,from Tweed Heads down, and we
have stayed at plenty of them.
We haven't done them all yet,but they are on our bucket list
to do.
But this one at KingscliffBeach, it is absolute beachfront
location and look, we splashedout, we got ourselves the very
last.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Well, hang on, katie.
You say we splashed out.
Kate did not mention to me thefee until after we left, which
is possibly a good thing.
However, when you roll up andyou see your campsite, you're
like oh wow.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
Yes, look, I was hesitant.
Actually I'll be honest.
When I jumped online to book,it was the last premium site,
which is absolute beachfront.
There's just a great littlewalking path and then the sand
dunes between you and thatcrystal clear blue ocean, and I
thought you know it's been solong.
What the heck?
(08:45):
Write a check, as our goodmates say, and so I did.
But I tell you what paying $142a night yes, you heard me right
, $142 a night hurts, it hurts.
It doesn't stop people fromgoing, though.
The caravan park was completelybooked out.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Last site.
Again, we snagged the last site, pole position.
It was site number seven.
Yeah, and it'd be ourrecommendation.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
That'd be the one to get, yes definitely what we love
about this park the overalllayout.
It has a massive footprint.
As I mentioned, it is absolutebeachfront.
The sites are huge, and notjust the premium sites.
They have laid this van parkout with campers in mind, really
respectful of each other'sspace.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
And not unlike Burley .
You still have that world-classwalk along the entire length of
Kingscliff Beach that you canride, cycle walk, hitchhike no,
not quite hitchhike, but youknow you really can People watch
.
We love that.
And then you've got bowls clubnext door, surf club down the
other end, world-classrestaurants, boutique shopping.
(09:51):
Everything is there right atyour fingertips, and literally
you walk out your door andyou're there.
One thing that Katie did thatwe'd highly recommend is a click
and collect from Woolies.
Now we're back on the EastCoast, don't?
We love that?
Speaker 2 (10:04):
Oh, absolutely.
It just makes it so easy.
And if you can time it toperfection like we did, we
rolled in, we unhitched the van,raced up, picked up our Woolies
order, that's no time spentthrough the grocery shop aisles.
We were out there down on thebeach.
Jasper had his boogie board inthe water, having the time of
his life, and it really was anabsolutely perfect couple of
(10:26):
days for us.
We jagged the weather as well.
It was supposed to come in allrainy and it just didn't.
So look, I hate to choose.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
No, you can't be a fence sitter, Katie.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Look, I was born in New South Wales.
I will admit I've been inQueensland the majority of my
life, so I do class myself as aQueenslander, but if this was
state of origin I would be goingfor the blues on this one.
That location down there atKingscliff Beach Absolutely
sensational.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
And look, Verdict is a is pretty swayed with me as
well.
I am also going to goKingscliff Flying the blues flag
.
I absolutely love this location, and mainly because it is
world-class.
That is not an overstatement.
It's potentially anunderstatement without the
population.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah, we were the only people on the beach in fact
, when we were down, there of anafternoon and you know you
might be lucky to spot a coupleof others like kilometers away
at the other end of the beach.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
Exactly, look, and we would say make sure you still
book, okay, because there arelimited sites.
There are limited $142 sites,yes, but it doesn't stop people
from going.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
In fact, most of the people that we spoke to said to
us this is our annual location.
We come for a week or two orthree.
We absolutely love it and webook the same site over and over
, so be prepared for that too.
If you want to book and get inbook well in advance, Don't be
like us and leave it to the daybefore.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
All right, new South Wales, you've come through with
flying colours, but certainlyBurley Beach.
We will revisit there as well.
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Right now, my favourite part ofthe podcast the new segment of
the Beaten Chat.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
Yes, and we're joined by actual, real-life guests
this week not just Paul and Ichatting to each other.
We are actually joined by ourfirst podcast guests for the
year.
I'm really excited about thischat, paul, me too.
Speaker 1 (13:27):
They have actually become dear friends.
Even after we travelled withthem for six weeks at the Centre
of Australia, they're stillmates with us.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
Yes, that's when you know you've got good people
right.
If you can travel with them foran extended period of time and
still like each other at the endof all of that, then they're
obviously good eggs.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
Well, here they are.
We'll welcome them onto themics.
We've got Anthony and LorettaCazone, better known as Getting
Lost Down Under.
Welcome guys.
Speaker 3 (13:55):
Hello, hello, how are we?
Speaker 1 (13:57):
Oh, so good to hear you, guys.
We miss you.
Speaker 4 (14:02):
Yes, we miss you, Miss all our antics.
We get up to.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Yeah, I know what you really mean.
Is you miss Jasperoo?
That's what everyone normallysays to us.
No, that's good.
Whereabouts are you guys at themoment?
Speaker 4 (14:15):
At the moment we're in Hobart, tasmania.
Speaker 2 (14:17):
Oh, stop it Moment.
Anybody ever says we're inTassie.
I'm like, oh, I wish we justhad a little teleporter machine
and we could just transportourselves there right now.
Speaker 1 (14:27):
It'd be a big one.
Yeah, With our rig.
But okay, what part of Tassieare you going now?
Speaker 4 (14:34):
The southern side.
So we're in Hobart at themoment and spending a bit of
time down here before we head upnorth.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Okay, Chasing the sun like all the other greying
nomads I won't say grey nomads.
You guys aren't quite there yet.
Now listen, we met, I think alittle over four years ago now,
at the Queensland Caravan andCamping Super Show and we have
(15:01):
remained connected and nowfriends since then.
But how long have you guysactually been out there on the
road?
Speaker 4 (15:08):
We've been on the road now for just on two years.
Speaker 1 (15:12):
Okay, congratulations .
Speaker 3 (15:15):
Yeah, travelling full time.
Speaker 1 (15:16):
So yeah, it's awesome and you must be loving it, or
you got an end date, or what'sthe plan.
Speaker 4 (15:23):
No, there is.
It's awesome and you must beloving it, or you got an end
date or what's the plan?
No, there is no end date.
We thought that Loretta workedfrom home for 20 years, so we
thought why don't we travel andLoretta can work as well?
Speaker 1 (15:36):
And you're a kept man .
I hear Anthony.
Speaker 4 (15:39):
Yes, well, sometimes no mate.
Speaker 3 (15:43):
He likes to pretend he's retired.
Speaker 1 (15:48):
Semi-retired isn't that the word?
Speaker 4 (15:51):
Yeah, that's it, that's it.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
Now, mate, you guys have got an incredible history
really, and how we came to meetand get to know you guys better
was really through your historyas a lifesaver both of you guys
and then also as a first aidtrainer.
Tell us a little bit about thatjourney.
Speaker 4 (16:11):
Yeah, well, I grew up , I spent most of my years as a
teen on the Gold Coast and in asurf club and I got the training
bug and I love life-saving.
I'm still a current life-saverBoth of us are and I love the
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training that much.
I started my own business andlove the first day training and
that's where it's reallyblossomed from.
And then I ended up working forSurf Life Saving Queensland and
I turned my hobby, or mypassion, into a job.
So I don't know, do you reallywork a day if you do that?
Speaker 2 (16:53):
Yeah, we absolutely love that and totally agree with
you, Ant, and I mean, howblessed are we that we get to do
that.
And then now, of course, youguys are marrying that passion
that you have with being able totravel full-time as well.
I mean, it really seems to bethe best of all worlds for you.
Speaker 4 (17:13):
Yeah it is.
It really is, and we're blessedto be doing this.
Like it's not often, you'reable to travel the country and
see things that you just don'tsee in everyday life.
Speaker 1 (17:30):
Yeah, that's for sure .
And, of course, the people youmeet, and that's how we met you
guys.
Speaker 4 (17:36):
Yeah, the people you meet are just amazing people
that you meet on the road.
It's like one big family.
Speaker 1 (17:44):
Yeah, we always talk about the community and how much
that has impacted us from ouryou know previous corporate
world lifestyle and now outthere being travelling nomads.
But what rig are you guys in?
What's your setup currently?
Speaker 4 (18:00):
We've got a Holden Colorado it's our tow vehicle,
with a few modifications on itand also we've got a 20-foot
Leader Gold Caravan.
Speaker 1 (18:12):
Mate, and I have to say big shout out to your Leader
, Van, because didn't it do wellout there on the Oodnadatta
with us.
Speaker 3 (18:21):
Yeah, definitely.
Yeah, we put it through itspaces on the Oodnadatta, on the
Marini Loop, and, yeah, we cameout on the other side with only
a couple of little scars.
Speaker 1 (18:32):
A little bit of gaff tape.
Speaker 3 (18:33):
It wasn't awesome.
Speaker 2 (18:34):
Yes, you're so good.
Speaker 3 (18:36):
Yeah, we definitely put it through its paces, that's
for sure.
Speaker 4 (18:40):
And we absolutely love our caravan.
It's our home and we just loveit.
It's just one of the bands thathave been fantastic.
Speaker 2 (18:50):
They almost become a part of your family, don't they?
It's just like an additionalfamily member, and you really
form this special relationshipwith your caravan, which,
probably, for all of thenon-vanners who listen to our
podcast, they'd be thinking whatis she talking about?
I mean, that just sounds crazy,but they really do become a
part of your family.
Hey, loretta, I've got aquestion for you.
For all the people out therethat will be listening, you know
(19:13):
, who are thinking well, I'dlove to be able to do that one
day, but I'm just not sure how Icould work full-time and travel
full-time, how I could workfull-time and travel full-time.
How do you manage that?
Because I know your work lifeis extra full.
I mean, you have your full-timework and then you also have
your own business as well, andthen you guys have your travel
business too.
Speaker 3 (19:36):
So how do you actually manage your day-to-day?
I guess for me, because I didwork from home for so long prior
to travelling, I was used tothat whole remote being
independent type of work.
But travelling on the roads andworking is actually quite easy
(19:57):
because you still have the sameflexibility as when you're at
home.
You sort of just make yourpriorities a little bit
different.
Like for me, I do a little bitof work in the morning, we might
see some stuff or do like addin some travel time around lunch
and then I'll go back to workin the afternoon or like yeah, I
(20:18):
actually still have a normalfull-time job Monday to Friday,
but yeah, we're lucky enough tohave that flexibility to move
around and see the great placesthat we do.
Speaker 1 (20:30):
And then Ant does all the rest of the chores.
Does he the dishes, the cooking?
Speaker 3 (20:36):
Well, he's meant to.
Speaker 1 (20:40):
Mate, but you have an interesting version of this
work, play, balance.
I think it's fair to say mate'sa little more play than work.
But, uh, you, you are a, atrainer for first aid.
Uh, training everyone from youknow queensland police to air
force, to the rangers up therein Bamaga in the very top of the
(21:01):
Cape.
How do you manage that?
Do you have to put an ad out,or do people just contact you?
Speaker 4 (21:11):
Look, I think for me I've had the contacts for Surf
Life Saving Queensland and theyring me for work and if there
are larger jobs, it's prettyeasy these days to jump on a
plane, fly to where you need tobe and then you can go do your
work and then fly back towherever the caravan is.
(21:33):
Yeah, I was pretty lucky enoughas well that Surf Life Saving
Tasmania.
They heard that I was comingdown here and a bit of word of
mouth I suppose and they rang meand asked me to do some work
for them as well.
So I get to travel as well andwe take the van and stay
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wherever I'm training.
Speaker 1 (21:56):
Yeah, so good, highly sought after you are, anne, and
for good reason too, I knowWe've met some really
interesting versions of the work, travel, play, lifestyle for
the nomadic dreamers out there,from a lady that we met that was
reading tarot cards in a tipiand traveling Australia and
(22:18):
that's how she was funding hertrip.
We have met a guy who had acoffee machine like a proper,
you know, full Barista styledarling, yeah, yeah, you know,
the Italian blend going and itsaid bean everywhere.
And, you know, it's remarkableto us that you really can, if
you genuinely want to do this,find a way to do it.
(22:41):
And for you, guys, you know, tobe able to work full-time,
Loretta, and then also have yourown bookkeeping business on
site, and then for you, Ant, tobe able to travel and teach
people such a valuable, you know, set of skills around first aid
training.
Well done, guys, it's awesome.
Speaker 4 (23:01):
Yeah, one of our main priorities as well was
connectivity, and what Starlinkhas done in that space for us is
just been amazing as well, andthat's really helped us to
travel as well.
Speaker 3 (23:15):
Yeah, we wouldn't have been able to go to the
places we have if we didn't have, like, internet, basically.
Speaker 1 (23:22):
Yeah, yeah, no, we say it's probably the number one
game changer.
You know that phrase getsbantered around quite a lot in
this industry, but it genuinelyis that Starlink and what SpaceX
have been able to bring tohumanity around the globe.
We love that, yeah, yeah.
Now we've got to ask you okay,you've been on the road
(23:43):
full-time now for two years whatwould be your dream destination
that you maybe haven't been to?
Or have you got one?
Have you already found theultimate hideaway?
Speaker 3 (23:53):
Yeah, so far in our travels.
I guess my favourite place isdefinitely Uluru.
It's just yeah, it wassomething that I didn't even
have on my bucket list toactually go to.
It was just somewhere we weretravelling to and when I got
(24:15):
there, it's definitely been oneof the highlights that I've had
in the two years that we've beentraveling.
Wow, yeah.
Speaker 1 (24:23):
I'm sure we're both nodding here.
Absolutely Something specialconnects with you.
What about yourself, Ant?
Speaker 4 (24:28):
Yeah, look for myself , I think that's the most asked.
Whenever I talk to someone andthey say, oh, you've been
traveling for two years, what'syour favorite place?
And for me it's always reallyhard to answer, but again it's
got to be ill with rude, likeit's magical and it's the only
way I can explain it to people.
(24:49):
Is it's magical, it's spiritualagain.
Speaker 2 (24:52):
No woo-woo on us, mate and you fit well in this
podcast because we we always gooff on our woo-woo tangents and,
um, you know, that's just thekind of people we are.
But look, we totally agree withyou.
It is up there on our favoriteslist as well and it truly is an
incredible place everybodyshould experience once in their
(25:13):
lifetime.
While we're sticking with thewoo-woo stuff, we'd love to ask
you guys, what is your bestadvice, your best travel advice
or your best advice that youcould give somebody out there
listening, who you know maybe isdreaming or thinking.
I wonder if I can, you know, dothis for myself and my family,
(25:35):
or get out there, you know, solotravel.
What would you say to reallyinspire somebody to take the
leap to do this?
Speaker 4 (25:43):
Yeah, look, I think the best advice I could give and
it's probably the same advicethat some good friends gave us
was to set a date.
And if you want to do it, set adate.
And that's something that weknew.
We wanted to travel, we didn'tknow how to get there and then,
(26:05):
yeah, we laughed because it wasyou guys that told us to set a
date and we went home, we set adate and it works, yeah.
Speaker 1 (26:15):
Mate, there is nothing more powerful than a
deadline.
Speaker 2 (26:19):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (26:20):
And the power of the pen.
You know it's mightier than asword for reason.
And we, truly, you know we haveso many of these stories where
in our own journey that we'vewritten down our goal or our
intention of our dream to tryand sort of plan out to achieve
it.
So, yeah, good on you guys andthank you.
Speaker 2 (26:43):
Yeah, yeah.
I have this memory etched in mymind, paul, of when we ran into
you guys.
You know we'd met you at theshow and then we, you know, sort
of fell out of contact for alittle while.
And then you know, as ithappens, and the universe puts
you in the right place at theright time of all places in
Townsville, and you know, wejust pulled into the very last
(27:06):
site at this caravan park.
Yes, because we were meant to besomewhere else and we decided
that that wasn't the place forus to stay.
And we came and we scored thislast site and we'd not long
reversed in and unhitched anddown hobbled this guy, you know,
with this broken foot.
Speaker 1 (27:25):
And it was you, Anthony, hey you're meant to be
teaching first aid, not gettingit administered to yourself.
Speaker 2 (27:31):
You were like what's hop along doing, the practical
application.
And you said to us I justneeded to come and say thank you
because we set a date andthat's what you told us to do
and it worked.
And I just for us that,honestly, that is the best part
of you know.
That's why we share our journeywith other people, because you
(27:51):
know, if it inspires just oneperson to make a change in their
life for the better, thenthat's also worth it.
And then to be able to meet youguys and have you say that, and
then for us to form thisbeautiful friendship that we
have now is just just awesome.
Speaker 3 (28:09):
Yeah, yeah, definitely, definitely yeah.
Speaker 1 (28:11):
All right, now listen , guys.
I have to ask uh sorry to cutyou off there, anthony Uh, how
can we actually follow yourjourney that you're now, you
know, really continuing on?
You guys have got your socials.
You've got your YouTube channel.
That's starting to reallyexplode.
Tell us about how we can watch.
Get in touch, hear more.
Speaker 4 (28:32):
Yeah, so you can definitely jump over to YouTube.
Catch us there at Getting LostDown Under.
We put an episode out everyfortnight, so we do that one,
and then on all the socials onInstagram, facebook jump over
there at Getting Lost Down Underand you'll keep up to date with
(28:52):
what we're doing.
Speaker 1 (28:53):
Love it.
You're not on the talk, mate.
The tick, tick, tick, talk.
Speaker 4 (28:57):
We're slowly getting there.
We're slowly getting there,we're slowly getting there.
Oh, look at us two.
Yeah, it's a challenge, isn'tit?
Speaker 1 (29:03):
You line up for all of these social connectivities
and it takes up all your time,mate.
Yes, I know.
Speaker 3 (29:12):
It's nearly a full-time job in itself.
It is.
Speaker 1 (29:15):
Oh see, there you go, so you are working Well.
Thank you both so much forcoming on and having a chat off
the beaten chat.
Really awesome to be our firstofficial guest for 2025.
We can't wait to catch up withyou guys again soon, but yeah,
(29:36):
we'd encourage you out there to,you know, as a listener, get
inspired by these guys' story,Do follow them, Stay connected
and I'm sure you'll enjoy theirjourney as much as we're being a
part of it now as well.
Speaker 2 (29:46):
Thanks for joining us guys.
Thank you.
Speaker 1 (29:50):
Okay, isn't it great?
Gee, we just love Ant andLoretta.
Their energy, their outlook onlife.
They're just positive, upbeatpeople.
They've got the feel-good vibein them.
Speaker 2 (29:59):
Yeah, they're our kind of people and look a
testament to this incrediblecommunity, the people you meet
on the road and you form thoselifelong relationships with just
awesome, all right.
Speaker 1 (30:09):
Now quick, feel good update, katie, of course we're
down here at the Melbourne show.
Wow, they have got the tag thebiggest and the best, for good
reason over 50,000 people, 240exhibitors.
We love it.
We'd encourage you, wheneveryou get an opportunity, to go to
any of these shows, these supershows, outdoor leisure, caravan
(30:31):
camping, expos.
Get yourself along, because itis so worth the money and all
that free education.
We're actually speaking anyminute now out on one of the
main stages.
We are.
Speaker 2 (30:41):
We are going to.
We're going to wind this thingup, Pauline.
Speaker 1 (30:43):
We are going to wrap up.
Look a lot of questions aroundthe vehicle.
We still haven't made thatdecision.
No, but stay tuned, we willcome to you with that, the
takeaway for today, katie.
Speaker 2 (30:53):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (30:53):
The stars are brighter when the Wi-Fi is
weaker.
Speaker 2 (30:57):
I love it.
When the Wi-Fi is weaker, Ilove it.
I haven't heard this one.
Normally, paulie will run thetakeaway past me before we do
our podcast, and this one he'skept a surprise.
But isn't that true?
Yes, you know, when you're notscrolling this way, you can just
kick back.
In fact, get yourself one ofthese awesome Stratus chairs
that recline and they are theperfect stargazer.
Love it.
Speaker 1 (31:18):
All right.
Next week we'll be discussingovernight camping ban around
many of Australia's secret spotsno longer secret, in fact.
Overcrowded, problems withwildlife, environment, you name
it.
We're going to share ourthoughts and hopefully you can
share yours by getting in touch,but that is next week.
In RV News We'll also have aspecial episode around getting
(31:40):
started and that will be livefrom the Victorian Super Show as
well.
But for now we'll say dream big, look after yourself and look
after your family.
Happy Trails Bye.
Welcome to the Travel Australia podcast.
We have Paul, Katie and Jasperfrom the Feel Good family Join
us as we explore this greatcountry, Australia, its people,
places and cultures.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yes, it's the Travel Australia podcast, where we
share the latest in all theindustry news road trip travel,
caravanning and camping, productreviews, guest interviews,
where to go, what to do and somuch more.
Thanks for joining us.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
All right.
This week it is the Battle ofthe Borders Queensland versus
New South Wales.
We share two of the best beachcamps around Australia's
coastline and give our verdict,plus special guests getting lost
down under.
That's a good name, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (00:41):
It is, and boy don't we love those guys.
But look, paulie, I have to sayI have absolutely loved being
coastal again After all of ourtime last year in the outback in
Central Australia.
There is nothing like seeingthose baby blues of the ocean.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
Look, it is true, and Jasper looks like an Oompa
Loompa at the moment.
He's got red running throughhis veins, but also through his
paws.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Yes, well, we're about to replace that with sand.
Sand everywhere, not onlythrough Jasper, but all through
the caravan as well, I'm sure.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
All right.
Now when we look at thecoastline of Australia, I mean
you cannot get a better backyard.
It is truly spectacular,world-class.
And two of our favouritesreally border between Queensland
, New South Wales or northernNew South Wales, and that's the
famous beach breaks of BurleyBeach, plus 30 kilometres down
the road, Kingscliff.
Now if you look at a two-hourto three-hour drive radius from
(01:36):
these locations, it's hard tobelieve that there's over 4
million people actually livinghere, so that's a lot of people
to put in only a couple of theselocations.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Absolutely Well, and that was us too.
You know.
Our home base was there at Kira, right on the southern end of
the Gold Coast, before we hitthe road traveling full time
over five years ago now.
So we love this area.
It's dear to our hearts.
Let's start talking aboutbeautiful Burley Beach Ball.
It is such an iconic location,of course, world famous for the
(02:11):
surf break there.
It is absolutely stunning withthat Burley headland and
somewhere that we have stayed anumber of times across our
travels, at the Burley BeachTourist Park.
It is one of the Gold Coasttourist parks.
They have a number of parksscattered all across the Gold
Coast.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Look, I think they actually have 10 in total, and
we have stayed and played atevery one of them.
In fact, I think we've filmedat every one of them as well.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Yes, you're right, we have.
It is our hometown, of course,so we do love getting back there
and seeing family and friends.
But Burley is stunning and itmade a great base for us when we
were presenting at the let's GoGold Coast Caravan and Camping
Expo.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
And look, we should actually give mention.
Right now we are recording liveat the Victorian Caravan and
Camping Super Show.
It is the biggest and the bestshow going around the country
and with over 50,000 people inattendance man, this place is
absolutely buzzing.
Oh, it really is.
And 50,000 people in attendanceman, this place is absolutely
buzzing.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Oh, it really is.
And look, I have to say we'vepicked the best spot to record
this podcast.
We've set up with our mates atthe Stratus Outdoors exhibit and
I tell you what they'veabsolutely nailed their display.
They've even got the fire pitcranking, which is so welcomed
on these chilly Victorianmornings.
But back to Burleigh, paul.
What a stunning location.
(03:27):
It wouldn't matter whether youwere working, playing, if you're
new to the Gold Coast orwhether, like us, you've spent
plenty of time there.
This is a location that neverfails to disappoint.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Oh, absolutely.
And for me as a whippersnipper,a young kid growing up on the
Gold Coast, I went to SurfersParadise Primary School.
I used to be able to get my 20cents, get on the bus and come
down here with my mates.
We'd get the 605 bus and thatwas the time, not the number I
was going to say it's a goodmemory.
And join everyone out theretrying to grab a wave.
(04:00):
Well, now it is an absolutemecca, of course, world famous,
but when we look at the caravanpark, there are some pros and
there's some cons.
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Absolutely, and I would say that about Burley as a
whole.
Now you know these iconicplaces.
When the word gets out, ofcourse, everybody wants to be
there, and so Burley, over theyears, has become super popular
and full of people.
So if you love mingling withplenty of others, then you will
absolutely love Burley.
But perhaps you're aftersomething quieter.
(04:30):
Then maybe you'll be moreinclined to stay where we're
about to talk, over the borderin northern New South Wales.
But the van park is great Nowlook, it has been there for a
long time.
So with all of these largerrigs on the road, you really do
need to check whether there willbe a site available to
accommodate the length of yourvan.
They do have certainlydifferent sizes for different
(04:53):
rigs but again, being an olderpark, you just need to double
check that before you book.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
In fact, we snagged the very last site.
We were very late in booking,snagged the very last site, we
were very late in booking.
Now, as we always mention withour bookings, wikicamps best 10
bucks you'll spend in thecaravan camping industry.
It is the app for knowing whereyou're going and that is where
we actually found and bookedboth of these campgrounds that
we're talking about.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
So, some of the pros, obviously the location, yeah,
you can literally park up andwalk everywhere and not use your
vehicle at all.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
Love that.
You're straight across the roadfrom the bowls club, straight
across the road from the surfclub, straight across the road
from world-class Rickshaw'srestaurant bars, cafes, the
coffee nooks, I mean theboutique shopping is off the
Richter.
Yes, If you're into that kindof thing.
Speaker 2 (05:43):
That's right.
And of course that incredibleBurley Beach and the headland
there that you can do the walkall the way around to Tellabudra
.
There is so much to love aboutthis location.
I guess the real cons would be,of course, the busyness of
Burley as a whole.
It is a hustling, bustlingplace from the moment you know
that first spark of twilight ofa morning which is, you know, in
(06:07):
Queensland, at about 4am.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
Exactly.
You'll see the place buzzing at5am every day.
Queenslanders, early risers.
We don't have daylight savings,so you know you can see why
everyone's up so early.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Absolutely.
And of course, at the momentthere is a lot of construction
happening as they lay thefoundations for the light rail
on the Gold Coast to extend downhere through Burley.
So that means a ridiculousamount of roadworks which do go
on all during the day and, Ihate to say it, overnight as
well.
So if you're a light sleeper,do take that into account.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Well, really, there's two things you need, and that
is earplugs, yes, and a bottleof red wine.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
Sounds good to me.
But look, that's temporary andthat will come and go and then
the light rail will be operatingand hopefully not causing too
much noise overnight.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Now we paid $75, including a little fee there for
Jasper Rooney.
Yes, so that's what you'relooking at.
That's for a powered site, fullhookup.
But now let's cross the border,only 30 kilometres away.
It'll take you 31 minutes.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
How good is that?
And follow the coastline.
That would be our suggestion.
Wind your way throughKoolangatta Tweed.
Really maximise this beautifuldrive rather than just getting
straight out on that M1.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Great recommendation and before you know it, you are
again at another beachsideparadise.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
However, this is without the population or the
hustle and bustle or the noise.
This is truly incredible.
I mean I think it definitelyhelps that we had the most
picture-perfect day when wearrived at Kingscliff Beach.
There it is part of the TweedParks holiday group.
They have a number of stunningcaravan parks scattered all
(07:52):
across northern New South Wales,from Tweed Heads down, and we
have stayed at plenty of them.
We haven't done them all yet,but they are on our bucket list
to do.
But this one at KingscliffBeach, it is absolute beachfront
location and look, we splashedout, we got ourselves the very
last.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Well, hang on, katie.
You say we splashed out.
Kate did not mention to me thefee until after we left, which
is possibly a good thing.
However, when you roll up andyou see your campsite, you're
like oh wow.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
Yes, look, I was hesitant.
Actually I'll be honest.
When I jumped online to book,it was the last premium site,
which is absolute beachfront.
There's just a great littlewalking path and then the sand
dunes between you and thatcrystal clear blue ocean, and I
thought you know it's been solong.
What the heck?
(08:45):
Write a check, as our goodmates say, and so I did.
But I tell you what paying $142a night yes, you heard me right
, $142 a night hurts, it hurts.
It doesn't stop people fromgoing, though.
The caravan park was completelybooked out.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Last site.
Again, we snagged the last site, pole position.
It was site number seven.
Yeah, and it'd be ourrecommendation.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
That'd be the one to get, yes definitely what we love
about this park the overalllayout.
It has a massive footprint.
As I mentioned, it is absolutebeachfront.
The sites are huge, and notjust the premium sites.
They have laid this van parkout with campers in mind, really
respectful of each other'sspace.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
And not unlike Burley .
You still have that world-classwalk along the entire length of
Kingscliff Beach that you canride, cycle walk, hitchhike no,
not quite hitchhike, but youknow you really can People watch
.
We love that.
And then you've got bowls clubnext door, surf club down the
other end, world-classrestaurants, boutique shopping.
(09:51):
Everything is there right atyour fingertips, and literally
you walk out your door andyou're there.
One thing that Katie did thatwe'd highly recommend is a click
and collect from Woolies.
Now we're back on the EastCoast, don't?
We love that?
Speaker 2 (10:04):
Oh, absolutely.
It just makes it so easy.
And if you can time it toperfection like we did, we
rolled in, we unhitched the van,raced up, picked up our Woolies
order, that's no time spentthrough the grocery shop aisles.
We were out there down on thebeach.
Jasper had his boogie board inthe water, having the time of
his life, and it really was anabsolutely perfect couple of
(10:26):
days for us.
We jagged the weather as well.
It was supposed to come in allrainy and it just didn't.
So look, I hate to choose.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
No, you can't be a fence sitter, Katie.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Look, I was born in New South Wales.
I will admit I've been inQueensland the majority of my
life, so I do class myself as aQueenslander, but if this was
state of origin I would be goingfor the blues on this one.
That location down there atKingscliff Beach Absolutely
sensational.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
And look, Verdict is a is pretty swayed with me as
well.
I am also going to goKingscliff Flying the blues flag
.
I absolutely love this location, and mainly because it is
world-class.
That is not an overstatement.
It's potentially anunderstatement without the
population.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah, we were the only people on the beach in fact
, when we were down, there of anafternoon and you know you
might be lucky to spot a coupleof others like kilometers away
at the other end of the beach.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
Exactly, look, and we would say make sure you still
book, okay, because there arelimited sites.
There are limited $142 sites,yes, but it doesn't stop people
from going.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
In fact, most of the people that we spoke to said to
us this is our annual location.
We come for a week or two orthree.
We absolutely love it and webook the same site over and over
, so be prepared for that too.
If you want to book and get inbook well in advance, Don't be
like us and leave it to the daybefore.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
All right, new South Wales, you've come through with
flying colours, but certainlyBurley Beach.
We will revisit there as well.
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And thank you to this week's episode sponsor.
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Right now, my favourite part ofthe podcast the new segment of
the Beaten Chat.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
Yes, and we're joined by actual, real-life guests
this week not just Paul and Ichatting to each other.
We are actually joined by ourfirst podcast guests for the
year.
I'm really excited about thischat, paul, me too.
Speaker 1 (13:27):
They have actually become dear friends.
Even after we travelled withthem for six weeks at the Centre
of Australia, they're stillmates with us.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
Yes, that's when you know you've got good people
right.
If you can travel with them foran extended period of time and
still like each other at the endof all of that, then they're
obviously good eggs.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
Well, here they are.
We'll welcome them onto themics.
We've got Anthony and LorettaCazone, better known as Getting
Lost Down Under.
Welcome guys.
Speaker 3 (13:55):
Hello, hello, how are we?
Speaker 1 (13:57):
Oh, so good to hear you, guys.
We miss you.
Speaker 4 (14:02):
Yes, we miss you, Miss all our antics.
We get up to.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Yeah, I know what you really mean.
Is you miss Jasperoo?
That's what everyone normallysays to us.
No, that's good.
Whereabouts are you guys at themoment?
Speaker 4 (14:15):
At the moment we're in Hobart, tasmania.
Speaker 2 (14:17):
Oh, stop it Moment.
Anybody ever says we're inTassie.
I'm like, oh, I wish we justhad a little teleporter machine
and we could just transportourselves there right now.
Speaker 1 (14:27):
It'd be a big one.
Yeah, With our rig.
But okay, what part of Tassieare you going now?
Speaker 4 (14:34):
The southern side.
So we're in Hobart at themoment and spending a bit of
time down here before we head upnorth.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Okay, Chasing the sun like all the other greying
nomads I won't say grey nomads.
You guys aren't quite there yet.
Now listen, we met, I think alittle over four years ago now,
at the Queensland Caravan andCamping Super Show and we have
(15:01):
remained connected and nowfriends since then.
But how long have you guysactually been out there on the
road?
Speaker 4 (15:08):
We've been on the road now for just on two years.
Speaker 1 (15:12):
Okay, congratulations .
Speaker 3 (15:15):
Yeah, travelling full time.
Speaker 1 (15:16):
So yeah, it's awesome and you must be loving it, or
you got an end date, or what'sthe plan.
Speaker 4 (15:23):
No, there is.
It's awesome and you must beloving it, or you got an end
date or what's the plan?
No, there is no end date.
We thought that Loretta workedfrom home for 20 years, so we
thought why don't we travel andLoretta can work as well?
Speaker 1 (15:36):
And you're a kept man .
I hear Anthony.
Speaker 4 (15:39):
Yes, well, sometimes no mate.
Speaker 3 (15:43):
He likes to pretend he's retired.
Speaker 1 (15:48):
Semi-retired isn't that the word?
Speaker 4 (15:51):
Yeah, that's it, that's it.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
Now, mate, you guys have got an incredible history
really, and how we came to meetand get to know you guys better
was really through your historyas a lifesaver both of you guys
and then also as a first aidtrainer.
Tell us a little bit about thatjourney.
Speaker 4 (16:11):
Yeah, well, I grew up , I spent most of my years as a
teen on the Gold Coast and in asurf club and I got the training
bug and I love life-saving.
I'm still a current life-saverBoth of us are and I love the
(16:31):
training that much.
I started my own business andlove the first day training and
that's where it's reallyblossomed from.
And then I ended up working forSurf Life Saving Queensland and
I turned my hobby, or mypassion, into a job.
So I don't know, do you reallywork a day if you do that?
Speaker 2 (16:53):
Yeah, we absolutely love that and totally agree with
you, Ant, and I mean, howblessed are we that we get to do
that.
And then now, of course, youguys are marrying that passion
that you have with being able totravel full-time as well.
I mean, it really seems to bethe best of all worlds for you.
Speaker 4 (17:13):
Yeah it is.
It really is, and we're blessedto be doing this.
Like it's not often, you'reable to travel the country and
see things that you just don'tsee in everyday life.
Speaker 1 (17:30):
Yeah, that's for sure .
And, of course, the people youmeet, and that's how we met you
guys.
Speaker 4 (17:36):
Yeah, the people you meet are just amazing people
that you meet on the road.
It's like one big family.
Speaker 1 (17:44):
Yeah, we always talk about the community and how much
that has impacted us from ouryou know previous corporate
world lifestyle and now outthere being travelling nomads.
But what rig are you guys in?
What's your setup currently?
Speaker 4 (18:00):
We've got a Holden Colorado it's our tow vehicle,
with a few modifications on itand also we've got a 20-foot
Leader Gold Caravan.
Speaker 1 (18:12):
Mate, and I have to say big shout out to your Leader
, Van, because didn't it do wellout there on the Oodnadatta
with us.
Speaker 3 (18:21):
Yeah, definitely.
Yeah, we put it through itspaces on the Oodnadatta, on the
Marini Loop, and, yeah, we cameout on the other side with only
a couple of little scars.
Speaker 1 (18:32):
A little bit of gaff tape.
Speaker 3 (18:33):
It wasn't awesome.
Speaker 2 (18:34):
Yes, you're so good.
Speaker 3 (18:36):
Yeah, we definitely put it through its paces, that's
for sure.
Speaker 4 (18:40):
And we absolutely love our caravan.
It's our home and we just loveit.
It's just one of the bands thathave been fantastic.
Speaker 2 (18:50):
They almost become a part of your family, don't they?
It's just like an additionalfamily member, and you really
form this special relationshipwith your caravan, which,
probably, for all of thenon-vanners who listen to our
podcast, they'd be thinking whatis she talking about?
I mean, that just sounds crazy,but they really do become a
part of your family.
Hey, loretta, I've got aquestion for you.
For all the people out therethat will be listening, you know
(19:13):
, who are thinking well, I'dlove to be able to do that one
day, but I'm just not sure how Icould work full-time and travel
full-time, how I could workfull-time and travel full-time.
How do you manage that?
Because I know your work lifeis extra full.
I mean, you have your full-timework and then you also have
your own business as well, andthen you guys have your travel
business too.
Speaker 3 (19:36):
So how do you actually manage your day-to-day?
I guess for me, because I didwork from home for so long prior
to travelling, I was used tothat whole remote being
independent type of work.
But travelling on the roads andworking is actually quite easy
(19:57):
because you still have the sameflexibility as when you're at
home.
You sort of just make yourpriorities a little bit
different.
Like for me, I do a little bitof work in the morning, we might
see some stuff or do like addin some travel time around lunch
and then I'll go back to workin the afternoon or like yeah, I
(20:18):
actually still have a normalfull-time job Monday to Friday,
but yeah, we're lucky enough tohave that flexibility to move
around and see the great placesthat we do.
Speaker 1 (20:30):
And then Ant does all the rest of the chores.
Does he the dishes, the cooking?
Speaker 3 (20:36):
Well, he's meant to.
Speaker 1 (20:40):
Mate, but you have an interesting version of this
work, play, balance.
I think it's fair to say mate'sa little more play than work.
But, uh, you, you are a, atrainer for first aid.
Uh, training everyone from youknow queensland police to air
force, to the rangers up therein Bamaga in the very top of the
(21:01):
Cape.
How do you manage that?
Do you have to put an ad out,or do people just contact you?
Speaker 4 (21:11):
Look, I think for me I've had the contacts for Surf
Life Saving Queensland and theyring me for work and if there
are larger jobs, it's prettyeasy these days to jump on a
plane, fly to where you need tobe and then you can go do your
work and then fly back towherever the caravan is.
(21:33):
Yeah, I was pretty lucky enoughas well that Surf Life Saving
Tasmania.
They heard that I was comingdown here and a bit of word of
mouth I suppose and they rang meand asked me to do some work
for them as well.
So I get to travel as well andwe take the van and stay
(21:55):
wherever I'm training.
Speaker 1 (21:56):
Yeah, so good, highly sought after you are, anne, and
for good reason too, I knowWe've met some really
interesting versions of the work, travel, play, lifestyle for
the nomadic dreamers out there,from a lady that we met that was
reading tarot cards in a tipiand traveling Australia and
(22:18):
that's how she was funding hertrip.
We have met a guy who had acoffee machine like a proper,
you know, full Barista styledarling, yeah, yeah, you know,
the Italian blend going and itsaid bean everywhere.
And, you know, it's remarkableto us that you really can, if
you genuinely want to do this,find a way to do it.
(22:41):
And for you, guys, you know, tobe able to work full-time,
Loretta, and then also have yourown bookkeeping business on
site, and then for you, Ant, tobe able to travel and teach
people such a valuable, you know, set of skills around first aid
training.
Well done, guys, it's awesome.
Speaker 4 (23:01):
Yeah, one of our main priorities as well was
connectivity, and what Starlinkhas done in that space for us is
just been amazing as well, andthat's really helped us to
travel as well.
Speaker 3 (23:15):
Yeah, we wouldn't have been able to go to the
places we have if we didn't have, like, internet, basically.
Speaker 1 (23:22):
Yeah, yeah, no, we say it's probably the number one
game changer.
You know that phrase getsbantered around quite a lot in
this industry, but it genuinelyis that Starlink and what SpaceX
have been able to bring tohumanity around the globe.
We love that, yeah, yeah.
Now we've got to ask you okay,you've been on the road
(23:43):
full-time now for two years whatwould be your dream destination
that you maybe haven't been to?
Or have you got one?
Have you already found theultimate hideaway?
Speaker 3 (23:53):
Yeah, so far in our travels.
I guess my favourite place isdefinitely Uluru.
It's just yeah, it wassomething that I didn't even
have on my bucket list toactually go to.
It was just somewhere we weretravelling to and when I got
(24:15):
there, it's definitely been oneof the highlights that I've had
in the two years that we've beentraveling.
Wow, yeah.
Speaker 1 (24:23):
I'm sure we're both nodding here.
Absolutely Something specialconnects with you.
What about yourself, Ant?
Speaker 4 (24:28):
Yeah, look for myself , I think that's the most asked.
Whenever I talk to someone andthey say, oh, you've been
traveling for two years, what'syour favorite place?
And for me it's always reallyhard to answer, but again it's
got to be ill with rude, likeit's magical and it's the only
way I can explain it to people.
(24:49):
Is it's magical, it's spiritualagain.
Speaker 2 (24:52):
No woo-woo on us, mate and you fit well in this
podcast because we we always gooff on our woo-woo tangents and,
um, you know, that's just thekind of people we are.
But look, we totally agree withyou.
It is up there on our favoriteslist as well and it truly is an
incredible place everybodyshould experience once in their
(25:13):
lifetime.
While we're sticking with thewoo-woo stuff, we'd love to ask
you guys, what is your bestadvice, your best travel advice
or your best advice that youcould give somebody out there
listening, who you know maybe isdreaming or thinking.
I wonder if I can, you know, dothis for myself and my family,
(25:35):
or get out there, you know, solotravel.
What would you say to reallyinspire somebody to take the
leap to do this?
Speaker 4 (25:43):
Yeah, look, I think the best advice I could give and
it's probably the same advicethat some good friends gave us
was to set a date.
And if you want to do it, set adate.
And that's something that weknew.
We wanted to travel, we didn'tknow how to get there and then,
(26:05):
yeah, we laughed because it wasyou guys that told us to set a
date and we went home, we set adate and it works, yeah.
Speaker 1 (26:15):
Mate, there is nothing more powerful than a
deadline.
Speaker 2 (26:19):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (26:20):
And the power of the pen.
You know it's mightier than asword for reason.
And we, truly, you know we haveso many of these stories where
in our own journey that we'vewritten down our goal or our
intention of our dream to tryand sort of plan out to achieve
it.
So, yeah, good on you guys andthank you.
Speaker 2 (26:43):
Yeah, yeah.
I have this memory etched in mymind, paul, of when we ran into
you guys.
You know we'd met you at theshow and then we, you know, sort
of fell out of contact for alittle while.
And then you know, as ithappens, and the universe puts
you in the right place at theright time of all places in
Townsville, and you know, wejust pulled into the very last
(27:06):
site at this caravan park.
Yes, because we were meant to besomewhere else and we decided
that that wasn't the place forus to stay.
And we came and we scored thislast site and we'd not long
reversed in and unhitched anddown hobbled this guy, you know,
with this broken foot.
Speaker 1 (27:25):
And it was you, Anthony, hey you're meant to be
teaching first aid, not gettingit administered to yourself.
Speaker 2 (27:31):
You were like what's hop along doing, the practical
application.
And you said to us I justneeded to come and say thank you
because we set a date andthat's what you told us to do
and it worked.
And I just for us that,honestly, that is the best part
of you know.
That's why we share our journeywith other people, because you
(27:51):
know, if it inspires just oneperson to make a change in their
life for the better, thenthat's also worth it.
And then to be able to meet youguys and have you say that, and
then for us to form thisbeautiful friendship that we
have now is just just awesome.
Speaker 3 (28:09):
Yeah, yeah, definitely, definitely yeah.
Speaker 1 (28:11):
All right, now listen , guys.
I have to ask uh sorry to cutyou off there, anthony Uh, how
can we actually follow yourjourney that you're now, you
know, really continuing on?
You guys have got your socials.
You've got your YouTube channel.
That's starting to reallyexplode.
Tell us about how we can watch.
Get in touch, hear more.
Speaker 4 (28:32):
Yeah, so you can definitely jump over to YouTube.
Catch us there at Getting LostDown Under.
We put an episode out everyfortnight, so we do that one,
and then on all the socials onInstagram, facebook jump over
there at Getting Lost Down Underand you'll keep up to date with
(28:52):
what we're doing.
Speaker 1 (28:53):
Love it.
You're not on the talk, mate.
The tick, tick, tick, talk.
Speaker 4 (28:57):
We're slowly getting there.
We're slowly getting there,we're slowly getting there.
Oh, look at us two.
Yeah, it's a challenge, isn'tit?
Speaker 1 (29:03):
You line up for all of these social connectivities
and it takes up all your time,mate.
Yes, I know.
Speaker 3 (29:12):
It's nearly a full-time job in itself.
It is.
Speaker 1 (29:15):
Oh see, there you go, so you are working Well.
Thank you both so much forcoming on and having a chat off
the beaten chat.
Really awesome to be our firstofficial guest for 2025.
We can't wait to catch up withyou guys again soon, but yeah,
(29:36):
we'd encourage you out there to,you know, as a listener, get
inspired by these guys' story,Do follow them, Stay connected
and I'm sure you'll enjoy theirjourney as much as we're being a
part of it now as well.
Speaker 2 (29:46):
Thanks for joining us guys.
Thank you.
Speaker 1 (29:50):
Okay, isn't it great?
Gee, we just love Ant andLoretta.
Their energy, their outlook onlife.
They're just positive, upbeatpeople.
They've got the feel-good vibein them.
Speaker 2 (29:59):
Yeah, they're our kind of people and look a
testament to this incrediblecommunity, the people you meet
on the road and you form thoselifelong relationships with just
awesome, all right.
Speaker 1 (30:09):
Now quick, feel good update, katie, of course we're
down here at the Melbourne show.
Wow, they have got the tag thebiggest and the best, for good
reason over 50,000 people, 240exhibitors.
We love it.
We'd encourage you, wheneveryou get an opportunity, to go to
any of these shows, these supershows, outdoor leisure, caravan
(30:31):
camping, expos.
Get yourself along, because itis so worth the money and all
that free education.
We're actually speaking anyminute now out on one of the
main stages.
We are.
Speaker 2 (30:41):
We are going to.
We're going to wind this thingup, Pauline.
Speaker 1 (30:43):
We are going to wrap up.
Look a lot of questions aroundthe vehicle.
We still haven't made thatdecision.
No, but stay tuned, we willcome to you with that, the
takeaway for today, katie.
Speaker 2 (30:53):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (30:53):
The stars are brighter when the Wi-Fi is
weaker.
Speaker 2 (30:57):
I love it.
When the Wi-Fi is weaker, Ilove it.
I haven't heard this one.
Normally, paulie will run thetakeaway past me before we do
our podcast, and this one he'skept a surprise.
But isn't that true?
Yes, you know, when you're notscrolling this way, you can just
kick back.
In fact, get yourself one ofthese awesome Stratus chairs
that recline and they are theperfect stargazer.
Love it.
Speaker 1 (31:18):
All right.
Next week we'll be discussingovernight camping ban around
many of Australia's secret spotsno longer secret, in fact.
Overcrowded, problems withwildlife, environment, you name
it.
We're going to share ourthoughts and hopefully you can
share yours by getting in touch,but that is next week.
In RV News We'll also have aspecial episode around getting
(31:40):
started and that will be livefrom the Victorian Super Show as
well.
But for now we'll say dream big, look after yourself and look
after your family.
Happy Trails Bye.
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