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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.
Driving the Waterfall Way
The Waterfall Way had been on our travel wish list for years, and it didn’t disappoint. From spectacular waterfalls and rainforest walks to peaceful campgrounds and scenic lookouts, we’re sharing our favourite stops, where we stayed, and why slowing down made this one of our favourite New South Wales road trips.
Bingara NSW: More Than Just a Great Riverside Camp
A guide to camping, exploring and making the most of your visit to Bingara, NSW. This article contains affiliate links. Bingara ended up on our itinerary because Phil had three desires. To take Connie (our caravan) somewhere we could park by a river, sit by a...
Bathurst & Orange NSW Road Trip: Free Camps, Food & Stops We Loved
From quiet free camps to small country villages and surprisingly good food stops, this is a part of New South Wales that’s easy to overlook, but is well worth slowing down for.
Why I Started a Daily Gratitude Journal Again
Why I Started a Daily Gratitude Journal (And Why I’ve Started Again) There was a season not so long ago when life felt… heavy. Like many people during COVID, I found myself searching for steadiness, something simple that could hold hope in the middle of ordinary days....
Our Complete Caravan Solar Upgrade
We upgraded the solar system in our Island Star Concorde caravan using Victron and Kings components to create reliable off-grid power for comfortable travel. Here’s what we installed, what we learned, and how it’s changed the way we 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...