When you get out there and explore, it really just reminds you why you moved. So, especially if you’ve been feeling a bit homesick, there’s nothing more exhilarating and exciting than pulling into a really beautiful new beach and remembering that you actually get to live here! Whenever I think to myself, I’m so lucky to live here, it’s so beautiful, I remind myself I’m not lucky. I just took action and did the hard thing, and this is the reward that we get. Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast In today’s episode, Karen talks about planning your future holidays in Australia after you’ve moved over. This includes:  Choosing your transportPlanning your accommodationOrganising bucket list experiencesBeing mindful of travel distances and planning for thisThings to be aware of when driving in AustraliaWhy domestic travel insurance is still importantPlanning for your pet while you’re awayStaying in touch with local conditionsand so much more!Additional resources This list contains affiliate links. Please do your due diligence before making any bookings to ensure products are the right fit for you. Check out domestic travel insurance with sites like Covermore InsuranceConsider motorhome hire with Jucy, Motorhome Republic, Britz or Maui. You can find car hire links in the Move to Australia Directory Check out Get Your Guide for trips and tours (where you can buy now, pay later and also usually cancel later if your plans change)Visit Mon Repos to see the turtles laying their eggs or hatching near BundabergListen to episode 9: Living with extreme conditions podcastListen to episode 5: 11 tips to stay sun safe in AustraliaRead the blog post: Living with extreme weather in Australia Listen to episode 7: House sitting in AustraliaRead the blog post about planning a trip in AustraliaFind more resources for your travels in the Move to Australia DirectoryYou can find the show notes and full transcript over at SmartStepstoAustralia/episode-13 If you enjoyed listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! All positive reviews would be really appreciated!