When I was planning our Aussie road trip, we pencilled in 1 month to explore Victoria. “That’s all we’ll need. I just want to skip through the state so we can get to the good stuff.” ...

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With the cost of living escalating, thrifty travellers are swapping far-flung vacations for the wide-open road. Here’s where ...