This map shows the trips we have done around Australia in last 18 months

We have traveled right around Australia but never thought to have a map of this.  So now with the aid of a little gadget called spot messenger and a Company called ExploreOz we have this to look back on.

Spot messenger records every place that you visit.  That is of course if you remember to turn it on.

ExploreOz is a site for Australian travelers. They have a great shop for travelers to buy a variety of maps and accessories for the traveler. It can be accessed at: http://www.exploroz.com/

 This map shows the trips we have made in the last 18 months. The only problem is that it does not show where we have re-tracked back and forth across the Nullabour 4 times so far. This has actually incorporated 3 trips.  The first one we left home and did the south West of south Australia.
Then we went up north of West Australia for the wild flowers as far as Exmouth.

And now we have been on the road since Easter and have gone up the Stuart highway up to Queensland which shows where we are now.  Modern technology is really great.

Things that could make your trip safer and easier

We all need to take more caution when traveling on any outback roads.  Especially in Australia as the towns are very spread out in the northern and central areas.  You could travel several hundred kilometers between fuel stops and in some cases a thousand kilometers before obtaining any mechanical help.

Therefore you need to make sure that your vehicles whether you are traveling in a car towing a caravan or camper or just a four wheel drive.

Here are a couple of things that we bought to make sure we have that added protection if trouble does come our way.

In the above picture I have put these all together on dashboard to show them clearer.  As most people are aware the mobile phones are virtually useless in many areas in Australia.  Once you leave a town and drive out about 5 kilomoters your phone will show "no service".

This is so annoying.  So for our own peace of mind and also for our kids satisfaction we bought ourselves a Spot Messenger (shown in center).  This records our every movement and our friends and family know where we are at any given time.

We turn it on before leaving and turn it off when we camp.  So they can look on our internet link and know where we are.  If we have a mechanical problem we press the help button and our daughter receives a message to say we need help.  She can then activate a tow truck or something similar to help us.

If there is a serious accident then we press the 911 button which sends a message to America who then contact Canberra and assistance is then sent to us.  So if you are thinking of doing a lot of outback travel this may be of use to you.  Plus you can have a record of your trip on your website.

The camera on the left is mounted on the  dashboard to record anything on our travels.  It is a great way to record bad drivers in case of an accident and many city drivers are using now for this reason. We bought it mainly because we were fed up with trying to take movies while moving in the car and we would nearly always take more of the dashboard than anything outside the window.

This also gives you an idea of what condition the roads you travel are like.  Bumpy roads show up real well with the movement.

Lastly a GPS is another essential thing in which to navigate your way around strange cities.  This one is a Magellan Explorist XL which we are still trying to learn how to use. This one does not interact and talk to you  So we also have a Garmin which is interactive and does talk to you.  Explaining where to turn etc especially if you get lost.

No you do not need all of these but they do make long trips more pleasant and give you more peace of mind at the same time when driving in the outback.

Showcase your beautiful Photos and Earn Money at RedGage

Earn Money On RedGage with your Photography

Anyone can earn money on the internet these days in a variety of ways but best of all you now have the chance to showcase your beautiful photography and earn money at RedGage at the same time.

Every time your child does something cute or funny we often grab the camera and catch that special moment.  Or while on holiday we capture little things the animals do at the zoo.  It is these special shots that you can earn money at RedGage by simply uploading them and make other friends and comment on their wonderful pictures and in return they will comment on yours. It's that simple.

You can also rate brilliant photos and make your friends photos one of your favorites. This helps your shots to be seen by more people.  The more they are seen the more you will earn.  You can also add them to twitter or facebook.

Use RedGage to showcase your article writing

If you have written one or two or even hundreds of Articles on the Internet then showcase these on RedGage.  Again people will read these and leave comments and in time you will earn more money from your readers.

Use RedGage to showcase your Blog or Websites

Whether you have a blog or website on travel, internet marketing, or a Zazzle store then you can also use Redgage to showcase these wonderful achievements and stores that you have created.  Your readers will also become new friends and comment and yes you will gradually find these sites more popular and earn more and more money.  

It is through making friends and  reading other peoples work and commenting on them that you will become better known and earn more money.  So what are you waiting for Join RedGage now and start having fun too.

Ideas to Earn Money at Home with a New Home Business

Have you ever wondered how you could contribute to the household income? Because you are a stay at home mum without any qualifications and lack confidence you don't think you could make it work.  That is where you are wrong.  Anyone can earn money at home and start their own home business even though you have no qualifications.


Without realizing it we have all gained experience of one sort or another throughout our lives and it is that experience which will be enough to get you started. Without a diploma in accountancy you may not be able to start up an accountancy business and do tax returns, although there are literally hundreds of other things you can do.

For instance; a mother has experience with children so she could start a child minding service. In the beginning you could mind a friends child to see how you cope. If your children are at school then you could start a house cleaning service.

Each of the following ideas will depend on your particular experience:
Pet sitting and pet walking service: People are always going on holidays and cannot take pets. That's where you come in. You can either mind their dog or cat at your home or go and feed and exercise their pets in their home.
Baby sitting and house cleaning service: You would need to make sure you have good insurance in case you break a precious piece of china it could cost you a fortune.
Bookkeeping and secretarial service: This could include doing resumes, word processing documents, copy writing and numerous other services. If you do not have bookkeeping qualifications you could start slowly and employ someone to do the more complicated work.
Weeding and Gardening service: Many women have made a success of this and yes it is hard work although it gives you the chance of being out in the fresh air.
Silk Screen Printing Home Business: This is a great business to start from home although being able to draw would be an advantage.
Gift basket home Business: This would not require any qualifications, except for a little imagination and the ability to arrange items or flowers.
Cake Decorating Home Business: Anyone can take a cake decorating course at college to gain experience at decorating all types of cakes.
Sewing and alterations home business: If you can sew and replace a zip then this could be a good way to earn money from home. You could also buy a machine to embroider motifs on shirts, hats for different businesses.
Wedding and Invitation home business: The main thing you will need for this is a good computer and printer and the program to do it.
Drop Shipping home business: This could be done by selling on eBay and many other auction sites.
Garage Sales at home: Many people go out and buy things cheap from flea markets or other garage sales and resell them for a profit.
Work at home writing articles on the internet:Anyone can do this as all you will need is a computer and an internet connection. Like anything you still have to work hard writing lots of articles.
Earn money selling home made crafts: This could be very interesting because you can sell the things you love to make yourself and earn money in the process.
That is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other things you can do from your own home to earn money with a little bit of imagination.

Pros and Cons of working from home

Before you start getting too excited you need to think about the pros and cons of working from home. Oh yes, that's right. If you don't work – there is no holiday or sick pay. So everyone needs to think about that before starting.

Writing articles to help you decide which type of Creative Writing you prefer

Everyone that has ever thought about becoming a writer may wonder which type of writing would suit them best.

 If this is the case then this article may be of interest to you.  As you can imagine there are a lot of poets around the world although finding the correct place to have your masterpiece could be harder to find than actually writing the poem.

Then again you may not have the correct dialogue techniques to write a short story so you could start off right at the beginning and learn "how to earn money from writing short sentences and fillers".  This is a great way to start by sending little bits and pieces off to local magazines, or give your views on different subjects

How to Make Household Cleaning easier by using - Magic Erasers

At a guess, I think household cleaning would have to be one of the most hated jobs.  So many hours are spent every week on trying to keep our homes spic and span.  If there is a simple way to do that wouldn't you want to try it.

If you answered yes to that question then the power of Magic Erasers are the answer to making your household cleaning easier.  Magic erasers can be used to clean your shower, tiles, coffee stains and many other uses.

This means no more breathing in harsh chemicals as there are none.  There are many different types of this product with different packaging.

The Great Ocean Road views along Australias Victorian Coastline

The Bay of Isles



Many people travel around Australia and see the wonders of the Great Ocean Road. You can enjoy many of its truly beautiful views from various viewing platforms as you travel down this well know road.

You will pass through mainly dairy farms with cattle and the odd sheep farms.  Many of these farms would have milking cattle. 

Many people are disillusioned because they believe they will be traveling right on the coastline although this is not the case. The road twines back forth between the hilly countryside and the ocean.  The ocean is always visible throughout this drive..read more