| Topic | Travel Planning & Preparation |
|---|---|
| Content Type | Guest Blog Post |
| Target Audience | Aspiring Australian Travellers |
| Essential Resource | Camps Australia Wide Guide & App |
| Key Takeaway | Make the decision, commit fully, keep it simple |
Thanks to Guest Blogger Brett Toll, for these three crucial decisions you need to make if you want to travel Australia.
Most people have dreams of packing everything up and travelling around Australia. Why is it that so few actually do it?
In most cases the path we lead in life we are not pioneering; someone has walked that path before and they generally leave clues, a roadmap for the follower to navigate the same path with a little more ease. Pick up this trail, grab the roadmap and follow in the footsteps. It is up to you!
Through spending a lot of time with people who have packed it all up and travelled Australia …and the lessons we have learnt we have put together a top three of things you must do in order to make that dream a reality.
1. Decide if you want it
Sounds simple but you got to get serious. Are you willing to turn down a promotion at work or take your kids out of school?
The most important question to ask is are you prepared to hit the road not knowing what the outcome will be?
If you wait until everything is planned and organized you will never actually leave. At some point you are going to hit the road; with this may come some fear that things may not work out.
It’s okay of you to realize you’re not ready, but don’t make the mistake of thinking you will never be ready.
2. Burn the ships
In 1519, Captain Hernán Cortés landed in Veracruz. It was veiled as a suicide mission; no one thought it could be done.
Captain Hernán Cortés ordered his men to burn the ships, which meant they only had two options left, win or die…
Turns out his men chose the former. Once you know you’re committed to going its time to burn the ships. Tell your family and friends, announce it on social media, and scream it from the rooftops. Tell your boss that you are hitting the road and your desk will be vacant.
Until the ships are burnt any little obstacle that comes will be the obstacle that you use as an excuse not to go. With no ships on shore for you to return to you will be forced to overcome your obstacles.
3. Simplify what you are doing
In the big scheme of things you’re not doing anything that crazy to be honest. Let’s face it, packing a car and going on a long holiday isn’t breaking new ground.
You’re not preparing for war so don’t let your brain trick you into making things overly complicated or too serious. All you need is somewhere to sleep, a few clothes and food. THAT IS IT….
Thanks Brett for your wise words! Getting on the road is easier than you think – when you’ve made the decision, make sure you bring your trusty CAMPS guide and CAMPS App with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three crucial decisions needed to travel Australia?
The three decisions are: 1) Decide if you genuinely want it and are willing to make sacrifices like turning down promotions or taking kids out of school, 2) Burn the ships by fully committing and telling everyone about your plans, and 3) Simplify what you’re doing by recognizing you just need somewhere to sleep, clothes, and food.
Do I need to have everything planned before leaving to travel Australia?
No. According to the post, if you wait until everything is perfectly planned and organized, you will never actually leave. You need to be prepared to hit the road not knowing exactly what the outcome will be.
What does ‘burn the ships’ mean in the context of travelling Australia?
It means fully committing to your decision by telling family, friends, and your employer, and announcing it publicly. This removes any easy way back, forcing you to overcome obstacles rather than using them as excuses not to go.
Is it normal to feel fear about travelling around Australia?
Yes, the post acknowledges that hitting the road may come with some fear that things may not work out. It’s okay to realize you’re not ready, but don’t mistake that for thinking you’ll never be ready.
What essential items do I really need for travelling Australia?
According to the post, all you need is somewhere to sleep, a few clothes, and food. The message is to keep things simple and not overcomplicate your preparations.
Should I bring a camping guide when travelling Australia?
Yes, the post recommends bringing your trusty Camps Australia Wide guide and Camps App with you when you hit the road.
Is travelling around Australia really that difficult?
The post suggests it’s not as crazy as people make it out to be. In the big scheme of things, you’re packing a car and going on a long holiday, not preparing for war, so don’t let your brain trick you into making it overly complicated.
How do I overcome obstacles that might stop me from travelling?
By burning the ships and fully committing to your decision. Until you remove the option of returning to your old life, any little obstacle will become an excuse not to go. With no way back, you’ll be forced to overcome your obstacles.
