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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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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When you travel, what matters most?
– Scenic drives
– Food
– History
– Accommodation comfort
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🚐 Quick channel update
Our next adventure with Connie is coming a little later this week instead of today.
We stumbled across a really peaceful free camp between Orange and Bathurst, and I’m excited to share it with you soon.
Sometimes the best travel stops are the ones you don’t expect. 🌿
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Strong marriages don’t usually drift closer by accident.
They stay close because someone chooses to be intentional.
Over the years, we’ve learned that it’s often the small, steady habits that make the biggest difference.
What’s one simple thing you and your spouse have done that’s helped you stay connected?
If you’re in a season of wanting to reconnect, we’ve shared 9 gentle ways to start here 🤍
sapphirebluetravel.com.au/blog/sapphire-blue-relat…
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If you had 48 hours in regional NSW, would you choose:
– A lakeside free camp
– A historic small town
– Or a country bakery trail?
We’ve been loving the slower country escapes lately 🚐
lakeside free camp
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Sometimes it’s not just couples time that fills the cup, it’s community time too. 🤍
This weekend we’re heading away with friends.
Sometimes, couples think connection only happens one-on-one.
But shared community experiences, laughing together, serving together, and having deeper conversations that strengthen marriages, too.
We love our time alone.
But we don’t want to live in isolation.
This photo was taken when we joined a couple of young families from church. It was so good to be the “grandparents of the group,” encouraging these guys and just hanging out together.
How important are shared friendships and community in your relationship?
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✨ The Daily Life Journal Is Now Live
For a long time, I’ve had a simple rhythm that’s helped steady my mornings, especially in busy seasons.
I finally turned that rhythm into something tangible.
The Daily Life Journal is now available.
It’s not complicated; it’s simply a guided space to reflect, pray, reset, and show up well each day.
If you’ve been wanting a gentle structure for your mornings, this might bless you, too.
You can find it on Amazon www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GPQ129GF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=25…
Thank you to those who’ve quietly encouraged me to get this finished 🤍
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Over the years, travel has taught us that strong marriages don’t just happen.
They’re built through conversations, shared experiences, forgiveness, laughter, and sometimes hard resets.
I have been slowly building a library of couples-focused articles on the blog, sharing practical, faith-centred, and grounded in real life.
If you’re in a season of wanting stronger conversations and deeper connections, you’re welcome to explore them here 🤍
sapphirebluetravel.com.au/blog/category/couples-bl…
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I’ve been thinking a lot about rhythm this week.
Life can feel full, sometimes overwhelming, and it’s easy to let the days blur together.
One small thing that’s helped me is pausing daily, even for five minutes, to reflect and reset.
Not perfectly. Not profoundly. Just honestly.
Do you have any small daily habits that keep you grounded? 🤍
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