Family road trip in Australia – our 6-week itinerary and practical tips upon arrival

From about the time I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to use part of my parental leave to travel. The usual yearly holidays are a good place to start but, as I was looking at a few extra months of leave once the LO would join us, I wanted to use them to travel as well. This is how the idea of a long road trip through Australia was born.

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Searching for that perfect backpack – Globetrotter, Cologne

Yes, this entire post is about finding a good backpack to accompany me in my next adventure.

Because we wanted to have a bit of choice and test a few different brands, my husband suggested taking a day trip to Germany, Cologne. We had good experiences with travel gear and accessories bought in Berlin in a similar outdoor outlet and were lured by Globetrotter’s claim of having “Europe’s biggest outdoor store”. Finally, having the advantage of one mid-week Belgian public holiday, we were sure to beat the globetrotting crowds.

If you decide to head to Cologne to buy your travelling gear,

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