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Welcome to the Sapphire Blue Travel Blog library. Check our blogs on travel, relationship, faith and a combination of the lot. We hope the contents here will inspire you and your spouse to travel brilliantly through life and travel.
Exploring Echuca’s Historic Port: A Perfect Half-Day Experience
From paddle steamers and river history to wine tasting and wharf walks, Echuca’s historic port offers one of the most relaxing and layered travel experiences in regional Victoria. This guide shows you how to explore it in a half day or at a slow, unrushed pace.
The Backpack That Might Finally Replace My Personal Item Bag
Looking for the perfect personal item bag for long-haul flights? I test the BAGSMART BLAST 38-litre extended backpack and compression packing cubes in real-world travel conditions, with honest insights on packing, comfort, usability, and travel flow.
A Quiet Christmas Reflection for Couples
A quiet Christmas reflection for couples on love, peace, and choosing each other again, inspired by the deeper meaning and tradition of mistletoe.
When One Loves Christmas and the Other Just Tolerates It
7 Ways to Keep the Peace (and the Magic) When You’re Not on the Same Festive Page Every couple has that one thing that reveals their differences. For some, it’s money, for others, it’s music, and for many, it’s Christmas. One of you is ready to deck the halls in...
Top 5 Things to See and Do in Ballarat
Even though we’ve been to Ballarat before, this trip revealed a whole new side to the city — one filled with art, history, and lakeside charm. From the Eureka Stockade to Sovereign Hill and the stunning Botanical Gardens, here are our top spots to explore in Ballarat.
Great Ocean Road Itinerary – Three Days Exploring the Coast & Otways
Three Days Exploring The Great Ocean Road & Otway National Park The Great Ocean Road has been a bucket-list dream for us for as long as we’ve been together. It’s a place we always said we’d get to “one day,” and finally creating our own Great Ocean Road itinerary...
10 Date Ideas for Couples on the Road
Let’s be honest — travel isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s messy, mundane, or downright haphazard. One day, you’re sipping coffee with a view; the next, you’re arguing over who forgot to fill the water tank. But here’s the thing: there’s no reason travel has to...
Vanlife Gear and Caravan Essentials Hub
Vanlife Gear & Essentials We Actually Use We’re slowly building a home for all the gear that makes vanlife easier for us. These are the vanlife and caravan essentials we genuinely use (or the closest versions you’ll find online). Nothing fancy — just what’s...
Christian Marriage Story: When a Rom-Com Meets Real Life
If you asked our kids how their parents met, they’d tell you it was straight out of a Christian rom-com — a real Christian marriage story about choosing each other and learning to keep saying “yes” through every season. Maybe your story started that way, too, full of...
Victorian Van Life Road Trip: Our 16-Day Journey Through Victoria (Part 1)
In June this year, we finally did it — we bought our couple's van.We’d dreamed about it for years, waiting for “the right time.” But there’s never a perfect moment to start living your dreams, so we just did it. This wasn’t our first caravan. Back in the mid-2000s, we...
Walking in the Same Direction in Marriage – Even When the Pace is Different
Even when your steps are out of sync, moving in the same direction makes all the difference. In this gentle reflection on love, faith, and finding your rhythm in marriage, I share what a step count revealed about walking together — and why it matters more than you think.
Plan the Perfect Hunter Valley Weekend for Two
Escape to the Hunter Valley for a romantic weekend filled with wine, markets, and unhurried moments together. See our full 3-day itinerary, couples’ tips, and where to stay.