Norris Around Australia
We are a young, married couple who left behind the life we knew to travel around “The Great Southern Land”
We quit our jobs (no tears there), sold our house (tears there), left behind our families, friends, pet cat (tears there) and threw caution to the wind.
We are now on the road working our way around Australia. Nothing but the two of us, our 4WD, our camera gear, lap top, camping gear and the wide open spaces….
We were married in January 2010. Shaun (husband) is a qualified Boiler Maker and loves everything mechanical and I’m Sarah (wife) qualified in finance (which I hate) who loves all things about photography and writing. Together we love travelling, camping, 4WD’ing, photographing, hiking, exploring our country.
We thought marriage was an adventure – but life on the road well that takes adventure to a whole new level.
We are on a quest to find a place to call home, to settle down and raise a family. The only problem our nomadic lifestyle is so addictive. Will we ever settle down or is our life on the road going to be our home for many years to come?
I am writing this blog 1. to document our travels in a journal format 2. to share the our travel tips, tricks and secrets to an interested audience and 3. because I believe that Australia is THE destination – it has everything the keen traveller needs. From coast to outback, desert to rainforest, city to sea, Australia has so much to offer. Whether you’re backpacker, a millionaire, a family, a single, a young person, a grey nomad or anyone else. You should really see it for yourself. It has everything!
Awesome dudes….
Have a fabulous and absolutlely safe adventure….
Let your journey begin………………………..
XOXOX
Posted by ME | August 10, 2011, 10:34 amThanks for dropping by my blog. Travel is amazing and the people and experiances you will never get if you stay in one spot. One absolutely essential thing we had with us was the “travellers bible” Camps Australia wide,It lists all the free and cheap camping spots around Aus, invaluable. We always found people camping in the “freebies” to be more friendly and spent many happy hours around shared campfires.We wish you an awesome year of travel in 2012
Posted by pommepalauline arroll | December 31, 2011, 2:34 amwe have both a hard copy and a digital copy of the CAMPS Aust. Wide. It is fantastic. My husband and I love free camping. There are some nice Caravan Parks around and we do like stopping there now and then for those extra luxuries; washing machines, hot water and maybe even a pool. But our most favourite campsites are the free out in the bush campsites. Just you and a million stars. AMAZING. You can’t buy that anywhere.
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | January 5, 2012, 11:51 pmI admire you embracing the nomadic lifestyle I wish I had done more of it when I was younger but am making up for it now.
Posted by pommepal | January 8, 2012, 5:15 amThanks for stopping by my blog. I will be interested to read about your journey as we will be travelling up to Northern Western Australia later this year for a holiday, so looking out for tips on things to see and do.
Posted by graciousstrange | January 8, 2012, 2:01 pmThanks for commenting. I have already travelled up to North Western WA. It is truly amazing. Both the desert and the WA coastline are must sees. Tomorrow I will send you a list of places to see and things to do if you would like! When are you heading up there?
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | January 9, 2012, 3:17 amHey wonderful partnership. carry on your life. Wish you all the very best.
Posted by arjungabriel | January 13, 2012, 12:51 pmHi Nomads,
thank you for your interest in our little straw bale hotel.
We wish you all the best for 2012 and a lot of success for your blog.
Greetings from Switzerland
Louis
Posted by Maya Guesthouse Project | January 16, 2012, 6:33 amHi Louis,
Your project sounds fantastic. All the best with you venture. I wish you every success.
G’Day from Australia.
Sarah
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | January 19, 2012, 12:22 amCongratulations on making the break.
Posted by Katrina Newman | January 18, 2012, 8:52 amThanks for taking the time to comment. It was a big thing to take the leap but now that we have done it I wouldn’t have it any other way. This lifestyle is ADDICTIVE!
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | January 19, 2012, 12:19 amHi there, Thanks for liking my blog (blazingmyowntrails). I (Shawn) read your your story to my wife (Sarah) and our jaws dropped, not to mention really appreciating your journey. We traveled, camped, hiked, photographed a lot before kids and now we are on a slow down with our two little girls but not for long. Maybe we’ll start another blog about traveling the countryside WITH kids. Best of luck to you both and looking forward to your adventures.
Posted by blazingmyowntrails | January 21, 2012, 1:18 amHi There, Thank you for stopping by my blog on Lifexchange Campus. As someone who has traveled to 19 countries (and cannot wait to add to that number) I know how incredible it is to create the life you love. I am so excited to read about your journey. Thanks for posting…Shari
Posted by Day Business Designs | January 27, 2012, 2:10 amSounds like a great adventure. I will be following along…thanks for visiting my site!
Posted by J M Naszady | January 31, 2012, 6:28 amThanks for stopping by and taking the time to write a comment. It is one BIG adventure. I love writing knowing people are following our story.
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | February 1, 2012, 10:16 pmYou have to live your dreams, and make the most of what you can achieve, everyone is different and has their own special ideas and dreams.
Whatever they are; following them is one of the ways life makes you smile!
Enjoy your travels and the inspiration it will bring to others!
Me and my Moose.
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Have a great weekend!
Posted by Christine | February 18, 2012, 10:58 pmTHAT’S AMAZING!!! It’s exactly what we are doing! Jobs quit, freshly wedded and loving the gypsy lifestyle!! I hope you find our Blog useful. I’m having a peruse of yours this evening with a cup of tea in hand! We are currently stranded in Melbourne as our faithful 4wd ‘Betty’ gets fixed, she needed her engine re-building unfortunately! All part of the adventure though!
Anyways, happy travels guys! Loving life! X
Posted by Amy | February 20, 2012, 8:30 amOoo stranded in Melbourne is not a bad thing. Did you know there is a camping show on there in 2 weeks time. It’s the biggest in the Southern Hempishere. We are heading down there for 4-5 days over that period to upgrade a few things. How long have you been on the road? If you give me the link to your blog I can add it to my links on ours. Hope “Betty” get’s better soon.
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | February 20, 2012, 10:25 pmhi there! I LOVE your blog and I’m getting really excited for you reading the list of places you are going to see. You asked for some feedback on places to stay etc. on the way, I would love to help as i have been to a majority of the places. Is it possible to email you and what exactly would you like to know ? I do believe a big part of the trip should go unplanned for the best results
Ainslie
Posted by Ainslie | February 29, 2012, 9:31 amNo problem at all. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Our e-mail is ssnorris@live.com send any destinations you think are worth stopping by. We LOVE feedback.
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | February 29, 2012, 9:57 amSounds fantastic! Nothing could beat the nomadic lifestyle. My boyfriend Sam (also a boilermaker) and I have just bought a 1963 VW Beetle and are getting it ready for similar adventures. First up is the Simpson Desert. We can’t wait! I don’t think we’re ready to quit our jobs and take to the road like you guys just yet though. Happy adventuring! If you’re ever in Birdsville, drop into the Roadhouse where we both work. Cheers, Kelly
Posted by Kelly Theobald | April 10, 2012, 9:03 amWe will be in Birdsville within a few weeks actually.
For our third visit within 18 months! We love it there. We love the Simpson also. What lead you to Birdsville?
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | April 10, 2012, 9:26 amFantastic! You’ll have to come and introduce yourselves. I’ve only just found your blog but already am loving it and finding lots of inspiration to get out there in the volksie. I moved to Birdsville on a whim after finishing uni but Sam was more or less born here. Are you heading through the desert again?See you soon!
Posted by Kelly Theobald | April 10, 2012, 9:56 amfrom here (Griffith, NSW) we head to the Flinders Ranges, Up the Birdsville Track (if it is open to 4WD’s – weather permitting) and then onto the Plenty Highway where we are going to work for 3 mths or so on a cattle station. I bet you are finding Birdsville very interesting to relocate there) I read your blog also – just imagine the adventures you will have once the “volksie” is ready!!!
Posted by Nomadic Photographers | April 10, 2012, 10:36 am