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In Transit

You can’t always get exactly what you want in your motorhome when you first purchase it. So, like member Graham Buchanan, perhaps some modifications are in order.

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The Place We Love Best

The enchanting Karijini National Park holds firm as CMCA member Rod's favourite RVing destination.

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Stocking Up

Old stock routes beckon and an occasional panther emerges when Tony and I roam the back roads of the Northern Territory in our Global Warrior, Isabel

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Safari to the Top End

Australia’s unique and varied Northern landscape provided the perfect backdrop for Fiona Owen’s first CMCA Safari.

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On the Kojonup

It may be WA but echoes of the Kokoda Trail resound strongly here. We find out why.

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My Friend Tommy

When is a truck not a truck? When it’s your accommodation, transport, travel companion and trusty friend.

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Fresh Eyre

Sometimes in the midst of your travels, chance leads you along the road to a little spot that wiggles its way unexpectedly into your fondest memories.

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Bon Voyage

Gaz Forbes shares the practical benefits and challenges of motorhoming in Europe

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Lake Boga

A tribute to the Catalina Flying boats

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The Great Escape

A tour through the romantic medieval sights of the Rhineland set the scene for a European motorhome waltz to Salzburg and Vienna

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Beyond the Black Stump

Over many years of camping, CMCA members Victoria and Michael found the perfect vehicle for their adventure across the Savannah Way.

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West Life

Steep Point presents as a surprise landmark and a landmark surprise

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Food for Thought

It was on a beautiful sunny day last winter that I decided to go for an overnight stay in the little known town of Starvingtum, which is about 15 kilometres west of Adelaide...

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People of the Desert

A rare slice of authentic Indigenous culture can still be found, for those willing to venture far from the asphalt.

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Caravan Parks Revisited

'Everybody is having a ball! Happiness and exhilaration are everywhere! It’s electric, it’s enthusiastic, it’s contagious, you cannot escape it... it’s fantastic!'

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Believe It or Not, Vehicles Roll Uphill

In the undulating hills of the lower Flinders Ranges in South Australia, a signposted road leads to what is locally known as ‘Magnetic Hill’ where you can experience your vehicle seeming to roll uphill!

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The Return Ticket

While the journey was always going to make the run east again it wasn’t planned to be at this point in the proceedings

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Murray Minted

It might have been a bit chilly but the Murray Bridge 29th Anniversary Rally was a solid gold experience

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Here We Go Again

CMCA member Bill Fikkers walks us through his latest van conversion project

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Tome Of Tassie Towns

Ticking off Tasmanian towns takes time

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Cooking on the Road

After cooking daily for the family for 35 years... the idea of cooking whilst travelling...held little appeal.

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The Art of Silos

A dozen motorhomes take a road trip to the Wimmera Region’s iconic Silo Art Trail

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'Gon and Done it!

The US state of Oregon turns out to be much more than simply pretty. Pretty awesome, in fact

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Beachport Trip

We hadn’t visited Beachport for a few years so we decided to try camping in Beachport Caravan Park for a number of days in May, 2013.

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On Honeymoon

If you vow to travel – vow to visit Honeymoon Bay

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Perth to Denmark

'Perth has some very beautiful beaches...'

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Western Queensland and Charters Towers

Western Queensland and Charters towers in Monnie with terios on the trailer

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Heading West

(Darwin to Broome)

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Fraser Gang

With AWD capability the Vanborghini heads to tackle dingo country – Fraser Island

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Toast of the Coast

The Dam Fine Rally report for 2016

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Great Central Road Trip

'Seeing the sunset at Uluru took away the pain of travelling this rugged dusty road...'

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Lou's 30 Rules to Carefree Camping

CMCA member Lou's top 30 rules to carefree camping.

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Central Time

From Fraser Island to Perth via the Anne Beadell Highway - one of the infamous ‘Bomb Roads’ built by Len Beadell. Adventure awaits

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Riding Solo

With increasing numbers of solo female travellers hitting the road, three inspiring women share their experiences.

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Living the Dream

Favourite motorhome memories of a long-term Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia member.

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An Historic Cover Up

The Sands Of Time Engulf Eucla’s History

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Coasting into a New Project

Before travelling around Australia, Adrian and Cheryl first needed an RV.

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Making Tracks

When travelling throughout Western Australia in your RV, campervan, motorhome or with your caravan or camper trailer, the Carson River Track provides challenging and difficult rock crawling and boulder hopping, soft sand and mud, and some winching and towing with some serious water crossings.

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Marking Time

A trip presents notable occurrences for going forward and looking back

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The Pie Chart

Corinna and the Pieman River proved an irresistible spot on the map. Twice

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The Eye in the Sky, NSW

The following is a true account of what happened to us at Kyffins Reserve Lake Mulwala, NSW...

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It's Child's Play...or is it?

Top tips for hitting the road with kids.

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Two for the Road

Another couple casts aside trepidation about long-term travel and embrace being intrepid.

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First Timers Flying High

Andy and Julie Stuart document their inaugural motorhome adventure, with many highs along the way

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A Way Out There

The Savannah Way opens up a tentacle-like array of touring options to the Gulf

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Surfing the South Coast

In search of the perfect wave, Hank Vann makes a nostalgia-fuelled trip to the south coast of NSW.

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Pumped Up

If you’re going to do it, do it properly. And that’s exactly what the people of Binnaway have done

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Driving Solo

CMCA member Katherine is often asked, “Why do you always only see men driving the motorhome or towing the caravan? You rarely see women driving”.

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Christmas as a Nomad

The Blom family re-live their experience of Christmas on the road in South Australia

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Summer Reading: Books on Dog Behaviour

Dog behaviour is a hot topic when you're on the road

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Archie & the Tip

Adam and Sandie surveyed their eye-catching motorhome at Archer River after its first big adventure.

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A Taste For Wanderlust

Sometimes when you set off on a journey of discovery, it can prove difficult to stop

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Epic Inland Touring

Glenda Anderson and Wayne Boutcher tackle three states in three months in an epic inland road trip

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Towing v Cycling

Check out CMCA member Rohan Matthews story on why he opts to cycle over towing a vehicle.

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Custom King

Trevor Godfredson V37638 shows how to pack up your life - all of it - and take it out on the open road, in comfort and style.

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The Top Table

Tuck in to a veritable smorgasboard of scenic and natural delights in the Northern Territory

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Lap Times

Trainer wheels off; it’s time to circle the island

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New-found Freedom on the Road

Despite both being confined to wheelchairs, Cheryl and Trevor have overcome several major obstacles to embrace their new freedom lifestyle.

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The Long Division

The Great Dividing Range dominates the east coast and offers waterfalls from dizzy heights

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Unearthly Delights

Explore the stunning Kimberley on land, on water and from the air.

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The End of an Era

Rodney Hutchinson talks about how the commercialisation of our coastlines has claimed his beloved caravan park

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Hot to Trot

Brigitte and George Prince catch all the action of the Tara Camel Races, before a rainforest reprieve

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Painted Dreams

Painted silos are a sight to behold throughout Australia’s grain belt, and they go a small way in enlivening rural communities

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A nostalgic Journey

It has been a trip full of wonder at the hardships endured and the tenacity and perseverance of our early settlers in these remote areas...

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Earn Your Keep in Kimba

Experience some good ol’ fashioned hospitality in exchange for a stint of volunteering at Kimba – halfway across Australia.

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A blended Family Adventure

Most of my holidays as a child were spent travelling around Europe with my parents and my brother in our 1974 VW Kombi...

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Introducing Isabel

I am astonished at how much attention Isabel is getting along the road...

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Mareeba to Mount Isa

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Dirt Tales

When it comes to driving offroad, some common sense and experience can keep you out of trouble.

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Taming the Tamar

Exploring both banks of Tasmania's Tamar River.

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Tumbleweeds

A Leyland ex-school bus is the transport to a new education for this family enjoying a full-time life of freedom on the road

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In Tribute

A long illness inspired Rob and Maxine to tackle the Nullarbor Links Golf Course – in tribute to Maxine’s father and avid golfer, Len Standley.

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Touring Tassie

CMCA member Lis travelled the scenic route of Tasmania, which took approximately 534 kilometres across a leisurely 31 days.

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A Silo Art Tour of Victoria

CMCA members Helen and Bruce take us on a tour of Victoria in their motorhome, focusing on silo art and those off-the-beaten-track locations that you must see at least once in your life.

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Crash! In the Red Centre

The unmistakable shape of Gosse Bluff is seen on Missionary Plain, south of the Western MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia.

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House-sitting across Australia

House and farm sitting offer plenty of new adventures and the chance to escape the four walls of an RV.

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Don't Forget the Little Guys

In between the ‘big name’ destinations, there are plenty of hidden gems to discover as you travel around Australia.

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Heading West

Sue and John Turner celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary with an authentic ‘voyage into the unknown’

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Exquisite Europe

Alan and Jeanette Lindsell share their experiences touring through Western Europe in an RV

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Changing Times

Times have changed for the Big Lap around Australia, and it’s now not uncommon to see a family hit the road. CMCA member Tania shares some tips to make it that little bit easier.

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Don't Be Daunted

If you haven’t been exposed to RVs or campers, it can be quite daunting to hire — not to mention buy.

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Into the Spirit

Travellers often remark ‘we took the boat to Tassie’ – but what’s the crossing actually like?

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European Escapade

Alan and Jeanette Lindsall take an epic motorhome jaunt through south-west Europe.

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Hooked on Travelling

'Whilst staying at a local caravan park I met Peter, who pulled in next to me at the same time in his huge Coachman Mirada. He told me about CMCA and gave me an edition of The Wanderer. I quickly became a Member.'

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A mentality Island

Ian re-sets his thinking during a trip to Fraser Island.

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A City Break

While rain may stop play in certain activities, a downpour revealed hidden depths in Brisbane

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Alice Via Wanderer Land

A detour often leads to more than you bargained for. In the Red Centre that turned out to be the case in the very best manner

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Irish Eyes

It was all smiles for two Aussies during a whirlwind tour of the Emerald Isle in a hired campervan

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Ballina to Adelaide via a Scenic Route

I flew from Adelaide via Sydney to Ballina to pick up the vehicle...

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A Step Back in Time

A sentimental road trip allows Stephanie Fuger to see South Australia through the eyes of her ancestors

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Travelling With Clouds

Solar powering their rig for affordable and reliable off-grid travel to amazing places was a challenge for Elizabeth and Graham, but a free online calculator helped to save the day.

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Snow Chasers

Barrington Tops is pretty at any time of year but when snow falls it becomes a magical wonderland

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A Life Saver in the WA Goldfields

More precious than gold in these parts, accessing water from wells like Milly Soak had the power to make or break a town in the past.

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Along the Burnett

'Mundubbera is Aboriginal for ‘meeting place of the waters’ and is aptly named due to its location where the three rivers, Burnett, Boyne and Auburn meet.'

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Taking on an Ex-rental

With plenty of experience under their belts, Robin and Helen Klau share their tips for refitting an ex-rental motorhome.

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Taking the Pledge

Low-key, low-use, Leave No Trace mantra equals a big impact

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Our Low-Cost Lifestyle

Travelling in an RV is one of the least expensive ways to explore Australia.

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Remarkable Place, Remarkable People

Wilderness society campaigners, Elizabeth Makin & Huey Benjamin share their experiences of the Kimberley’s Dampier Peninsula.

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Thinking Outside the Box

Letterboxes are more than what they seem in rural Australia – they’re a mode of communication, a signpost and, sometimes, an expression of individuality

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Pitching a Motorhome in the UK

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Clifftop Curiosities

A trip along the dramatic cliffs of Elliston leads Colin Kerr to an impressive open air sculpture gallery.

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Life Choices

The unexpected loss of a close friend led Stuart and Lyn Harrison Q14077 to a spur-of-themoment decision to pack their life up and hit the road full-time.

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Heading North in Western Australia

...with the Snail Driver & Navigator

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New Zealand Adventure

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'RD Runa' (Road Runner)

We last travelled in a Toyota Hi-Ace campervan, which was just a bed on wheels with a kitchen out the back..

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On The Hop

Half a century is too long to wait for a visit to Kangaroo Island

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Red Carpet Welcome At Rally

CMCA members made their mark on Bundaberg at the 32nd National Rally, as Kirstie Bedford discovered

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Ariah Park

Bowsers, Wowsers and Peppercorn Trees

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Gorged on Gorges

Australia has a bounty of beautiful and unique gorges, and with so many natural wonders to explore, a bucket list is never truly complete. Join CMCA member Fiona as she guides us through several of the gorges she has visited so far.

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To Capture or Enjoy the Moment

Sam Richards runs through how to successfully take photos of stars, waterfalls and distant mountains, and asks: is using a camera in the outdoors any better than being on your smartphone?

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The Roads Less Travelled

Lou Cunningham strikes a balance between solitude and socialising while exploring the lesser-known tracks and campsites of the Northern Territory.

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Relocation Reminiscence

It can be a little restrictive on routes and destinations, but relocating a motorhome can be an economical and enjoyable way to experience the motorhome lifestyle in a variety of locations.

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Northern Exposure

As our intrepid pair treks toward Cape York it’s the elements that surprise as much as the scenery. Wet tropics? Read on

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Preserving our Past

Sandra Brown hits the road to uncover unique historic Aussie monuments

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28 Days in Tassie

CMCA members David and Hua's third trip to the island state saw them take their little RV on the Spirit of Tasmania to visit places more unusual and out of the way.

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Violet and Me

After a late start to driving, CMCA member Christie has now been to every state in her RV, Violet.

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A Great Outback Station Stay

CMCA members Colin and Prue Kerr recount their two-day outback adventure on a working cattle station in the Pilbara region.

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Changing the Guard

An unfortunate outbreak of bus fire put paid to travelling, but only in the short term

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