FAMILY TRAVEL

Step inside the world of our family as we take our toddler on the next adventure.

TRAVEL SKETCHES

Glimpse a moment in travel through one of our carefully-crafted travel sketches.

TRAVEL JOURNALISM

Explore a place, meet the locals and reflect on the journey.

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Dave & Carmen Allan-Petale – Travel Journalists

Stop, look, and listen. Travel brings a rare opportunity to experience the world around us without a filter – if we let it. Carmen and Dave are writers and journalists who use their pens and keyboards to sketch remarkable travel images as they explore the world.

Travelling continuously since 2013, with a two year hiatus to have their daughter, the family of three are currently caravanning around Australia on the next leg of their adventure.

With an emphasis on quality travel writing, storytelling and journalistic integrity, Double-Barrelled Travel is a blog for exploring the world around us mindfully, honouring the power of words to connect across borders and boundaries.

Queensland’s Dinosaur Trail

The complete trail with a toddler

Family Itinerary for the West MacDonnell National Park

Our 4 day guide to the West Mac Ranges near Alice Springs.

A day out in Adelaide

You're guaranteed to have a great day out in Adelaide if you follow this itinerary.

Things to do in Darwin for kids

Read our extensive guide to spending time in Darwin with your family.

Our time in Uluru

And why we decided not to climb the rock

Saying goodbye can be tough

This is how it makes us feel...

El Questro with kids

A 48-hour itinerary

Our favourite caravan products

Here's a rundown of some of the best caravan products we use on our travels around Australia.

Tips for finding cheap airfares

Here are some tips to help you score budget flight prices.