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‘Our trip from the bottom of Tasmania to Queensland during coronavirus restrictions’
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Gillian was caravanning in Dover, Tasmania when coronavirus put a stop to further nomadding. Source: Getty Images
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‘Local fear and coronavirus restrictions almost left us with no place to stay’

‘Local fear and coronavirus restrictions almost left us with no place to stay’

"When the coronavirus pandemic hit we were in Dover, which is 80 kilometres south of Hobart and only one town from the bottom of Tasmania."
It was on a windy road in Tasmania that Gillian had a near miss. Source: Getty Images
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‘The near miss we had while nomadding was almost too much for us!’

‘The near miss we had while nomadding was almost too much for us!’

"Although we are learning as we go, this incident showed us that you just cannot control fate."
Gillian has discovered lot of ways to meet new people and make friends as she's travelled. Source: Getty Images
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‘The solution to dealing with loneliness as a nomad traveller’

‘The solution to dealing with loneliness as a nomad traveller’

"All of this conversation has led to making contacts and sometimes friends, and there is never a dull moment."
Gillian shares her tips for nomadding. Source: Gillian Johnston
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‘Want freedom and travel? Consider becoming a nomad’

‘Want freedom and travel? Consider becoming a nomad’

"I've found nomadding to be a totally different lifestyle and one to be enjoyed. I've met so many single, partnered and disabled people travelling."
Five miles from Gundagai
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Five miles from Gundagai

Five miles from Gundagai

This is part of a series of articles by Gillian Johnston as she travels with AAT Kings.You can read the...
The spirit is alive at Kangaroo Island
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The spirit is alive at Kangaroo Island

The spirit is alive at Kangaroo Island

This is part of a series of articles by Gillian Johnston as she travels with AAT Kings.The first article was...
The Australian War Memorial tour
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The Australian War Memorial tour

The Australian War Memorial tour

This is the third in a series of articles by Gillian Johnston as she travels with AAT Kings.The first article...
Marron and wine tasting on Kangaroo Island
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Marron and wine tasting on Kangaroo Island

Marron and wine tasting on Kangaroo Island

One of the outstanding niche markets on Kangaroo Island was that of the Marron and Two Wheeler Creek Wines. Down...
A farm of a different kind at Kangaroo Island pairs nicely with the local wine
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A farm of a different kind at Kangaroo Island pairs nicely with the local wine

A farm of a different kind at Kangaroo Island pairs nicely with the local wine

This is the second in a series of articles by Gillian Johnston as she travels with AAT Kings.The first article...

About Gillian Johnston

Gillian is a grey nomad mum with five grown children and nine grandchildren. She is a published writer in a number of books, travel articles and research papers. With a masters qualification in environmental and marketing management, Gillian was awarded an International Research Award in 2007. Since September 2019, she has become a permanent nomad and has had to learn everything from buying a car and caravan to how to hitch and solve problems. You can read more of Gillian’s adventures on her website and follow her on Facebook.