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Aussies Shop, Others Drop
Crisis, what crisis? According to media reports this week, while most countries were hunkering down to survive the ravages of the global financial meltdown, Australians were merrily spending their way through the hard times ... and domestic travel was high on their priority list.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in the past 12 months, spending on boats, caravans and bikes went up nearly 40 per cent, spending on sporting and recreational services went up nearly 17 per cent and spending on housekeepers and gardeners went up more than 10 per cent.
For all of you out there on the open road, news that caravan

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When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping



Solo Travellers - You are not Alone



Due to overwhelming public demand, we are proud to launch Going Solo, a page dedicated to stories, issues and opinions affecting the lone traveller. Click here to check out this new feature, and to exchange information and advice with other like-minded lone nomads.


WELCOME TO THEGREYNOMADS.COM.AU!

If you are one of the growing army of grey nomads discovering, or hoping to discover, the joys of the open road in this wonderful country, then this site is for you. Whether you are travelling indefinitely, choosing to spend the winter months up north, or simply enjoying a few short trips a year, you are part of the growing grey nomad community. This site is the place to read about people like yourselves and about the issues affecting your lifestyle.

We're aiming to make thegreynomads.com.au a dynamic and interactive place to visit. We have added a heading top right where you can find the latest stories which will be changed regularly. Older stories are archived by topic and can be accessed via the navigation box on the left. We invite you to ask advice from your fellow travellers on our forum. Have a look at the listings under our 'help wanted' 'housesitting', 'positions wanted' and 'volunteering' links to add an extra dimension to your trip. Check out the 'Readers Recommend' page under 'Destinations' to discover other's top spots and please email us with any comments, tips, suggestions or 'Readers Write' additions to our stories.

We offer free advertising in our 'help wanted', 'housesitting', 'positions wanted' and 'volunteering' links (on the left) to help grey nomads and people in need of grey nomads to find each other.

We are a husband-and-wife team that has recently completed a two-year trip around Australia. We offer commonsense advice and information designed to make your experience on the road more enjoyable. Please make 'your' site at www.thegreynomads.com.au a regular destination. Happy trails.

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NEW FEATURE

Have you Read

:: What Plans?

Hether and Doug like spontaneity

:: On my Own

Making the decision to travel alone

:: Outback Challenges

Sharing the road with
Road Trains


:: Getting the Dirt

Alex and Penny enjoy going offroad

:: In at the Deep End  

A "pampered" politician joins the nomads
:: A Day in the Life

Re-visiting memories of a great adventure
::  Bundaberg
Sugar, rum and much more

::  Painting on the Road
The art
of earning
a living


:: Safe Eats
   Food poisoning risks
::  Good Health

   Looking after    yourself while
   on the road

:: Take Cover
   Ensure you insure

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