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JLU Rubicon Defeated by Toyotas! 4WD Phone Track

4WD in a very steep track – Phone Track, in Tallarook, VIC. Our convoy includes Toyota FJ, Landcruiser 100, Prado 90, and a squeaky clean Jeep JLU Rubicon fresh off the dealership! Guess which one end up having the most hiccups? Skip to 2:00 for actions! Ok I’ll be fair. The JLU Rubicon was brand…

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Silo Art Trail with the Landcruisers

In order to provide an insight into the true spirit of the Wimmera Mallee, The Silo Art Trail was created to recognises and celebrates the region’s people through a series of large-scale mural portraits, inspired by the local farming and aboriginal culture, painted onto grain silos, many of which date back to the 1930s. Back…

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Think You Can’t Afford A Car? Think Again

Let me just start by sharing with you the story of my Jeep – Noah. To say it was a dream was an understatement. Not only did it came in a way that “achieved my dream of owning an off-road vehicle, but the whole buying process felt like an unreal dream. To put it simply,…

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Baw Baw National Park 4WD Camping

When J showed up at my door, it was already midnight. Although Friday night is commonly related to sleeping late, as a morning person, I was already fighting my eyelids from sealing up. But he’s got some firewood and a propane heater to keep the tent warm. What’s stopping a spontaneous camping trip⛺️? I unlocked…

How You Can Make A Big Move Less Stressful

Moving is one of the most stressful occurrences that may occur in one’s life. Because there is so much to consider and organize while still living your life, going to work, etc., it is reasonable that most people fear moving homes and feel overwhelmed at the mere prospect of having to relocate their homes. I’m…

Unique Ideas To Create A Side Income For Traveling

Traveling comes at a cost, so with the cost of living getting up, you want to find tips and solutions to improve your travel budget. Needless to say, improving your travel budget could mean a variety of things, from focusing on low cost trips only to reducing waste in your household budget.  For the purpose…

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Mt. Buller to Licola | Vic High Country 4WD Easter Trip

April, the month when grocery stores are filled with chocolate eggs and bunnies. It is Easter long weekend, which means we have 4 days to be away from standard responsibilities and civilization. Being in Melbourne without family also means I have the freedom to choose the mountains over dinner gathering and binge eating. My attention…