Murphy and the Birds
Murphy knows that kookaburras love sausages. We camped one year at a delightful place on the north Queensland coast next to a lovely couple from Kangaroo Island. John had just put his string of...
Bug Bite Thing ‘Heals’ Mosquito Bites
Mozzies. Nothing will ruin your trip faster than a swarm of those blood-sucking blighters. We’re all used to applying insect-repellent and slathering on a soothing gel when we are inevitably bitten anyway. I am...
Watered Down
Some of Murphy’s tricks are quite hilarious in retrospect, although there was nothing funny at the time. Take the time he nearly had me in the water. I'd left home around midnight, a favourite...
At Sea With Murphy
Besides careering around Australia taking pictures of children for the dreaded school photos, we looked after the RACV Caravan Club's foreshore camping area on the shores of Port Philip Bay, Vic, during the summer...
Sizzler Barbecue Review
Are you tired of your old barbecue not delivering the heat you need for those perfect steaks? Perhaps you've discovered, as I did, that your barbecue setup is not compliant with safety regulations. If...
Three Tips For a Better Caravan Trip!
When it comes to the appeal of caravanning, the open road and freedom of exploration are just the beginning. Yet, the cost of caravanning life can add up quickly, from park fees to essential...
Murphy on the Nullarbor
Most of our run-ins with Murphy have taken place while travelling, usually while we have had a caravan on tow.
Murphy took a hand on our first trip across the Nullarbor, known as the 'treeless...
Review: Englaon X90 12V TV
Every caravan needs a TV, especially if you’re travelling for longer than a weekend getaway. But let’s be honest: they’re not all created equally.
But one brand of caravan TV has developed a very decent...
Murphy’s Secrets
There are things we did together, Murphy and me, that I choose not to tell you about. Like why I hit a kerb late one night and punctured two tyres and then left a...
Murphy Heads Outback
You may remember the trip to Darwin I told you about earlier. Well, I decided to do the same trip again years later on my own. At least, I thought I was on my...
