Hi, we’re Kerryn and Phil, an over-50s Australian couple choosing to travel brilliantly together in this season of life.
At Sapphire Blue Travel, we share honest travel stories, practical insights, and real-world lessons from van trips around Australia, European trips, cruises and seasonal adventures that fit around working life.
We’re not full-time nomads. We’re building meaningful escapes into real life, whether that’s a weekend caravan getaway, a multi-week road trip, or a long-planned overseas journey.
We talk about:
Practical campsite reviews and caravan upgrades
Planning tips for cruises and European travel
Making the most of short escapes
Strengthening connection and faith through travel
We’re returning to caravanning after 20 years, learning, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and how we’re making Connie our home away from home.
If you believe travel isn’t just about distance but about doing life well together, subscribe and travel brilliantly with us.
Kerryn & Phil
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We quietly ticked over 1,300 here… and honestly, that still amazes me.
Thank you for being part of this little travel family, whether you’ve been here a while or just found us recently.
We don’t take it for granted ❤️
Kerryn & Phil
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We’ve just shared a new video from a relaxed coastal stay in Gerroa 🌊
This one was a little bit special… not just for the place, but for the people we got to share it with. Slowing down, walking along the beach, wandering through Berry (yes… the donut van made an appearance 😄), and just enjoying time together.
It’s a good reminder that sometimes the best trips aren’t about doing more… but being present with the people you’re with.
👉 If you’ve got a favourite coastal spot we should check out, we’d love to hear it — free camps included!
https://youtu.be/9zHGPnxgczM
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We had a bit of fun with this…
Our mate Mick sparked the idea — turning Connie from a Concorde into… well, our Connie 🛩️➡️🚐
And ChatGPT and I ran with it.
But somewhere along the way, something deeper came out of it.
It actually reflects how Phil and I have been travelling.
We used to travel fast.
Full days, packed itineraries, trying to see everything.
But over the last couple of years… that’s been changing.
Now, with Connie, we’re learning to slow down.
To stay a little longer.
To actually be where we are… together.
And honestly? It’s been one of the best changes we’ve made.
So now I’m curious…
👉 Are you a fast and flashy traveller?
👉 Or slow and steady?
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This weekend we are back at a beach spot with our precious little man.
We loved adventures with our kids and it does our heart good to know this is one loves to come on adventures with us too.
When you dream of getting away for a quick break where do think is a great place to head with a younger one?
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Orange surprised us… but not in the way we expected.
It wasn’t just food and wine—there’s some beautiful nature around here too.
Mount Canobolas, Lake Canobolas, and even a cave walk we weren’t quite prepared for 😄
👉 New video is up if you want to explore it with us.
Do you look for nature spots when you travel—or are you more about food and towns?
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Food & Wine in Orange, NSW (We’d Return for Some of These!)
We explore the food and wine scene in Orange, NSW, sharing our favourite spots along with a few that didn’t quite hit the mark.
If you're planning a trip to Orange, NSW, this guide will help you find some great places to eat and drink.
https://youtu.be/cSt3Wu-vmws
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Once a month, I send out a short Sapphire Blue Travel newsletter with:
• travel updates
• new videos
• reflections from our trips
• a few life and marriage thoughts along the way
If you'd like to join us, you can sign up here:
👉zcu.nz/1Svb
I am working on this Month's edition today.
Travel Brillantly,
Kerryn
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What’s one place you’d happily return to again and again?
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When we travel, I’m often reminded how small we are… and how faithful God is.
Creation has a way of resetting perspective.
Where do you feel closest to God — at home, or away?
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🚐 New video is live
We found a peaceful free camp near Orange, NSW, and decided to spend the night at Macquarie Woods Recreation Reserve.
It turned out to be such a quiet little spot in the pine forest.
If you're travelling between Bathurst and Orange, this might be worth adding to your list.
👉 Watch the video here
https://youtu.be/qT3tv9xRniQ
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