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4 Great Escapes for Freelancers Within The Home

  • Written by News Company


Just like anybody else in the working world, freelancers need to take a break from work once in a while. The advantage that remote workers have over those working in more traditional working environments is that they can put their feet up whenever they like, and chill out at home until they are ready to work again. This is one of the many reasons the freelance life is sought after.

 

But on those busy work days when getting out the house isn’t an option, freelancers still need a space to take a break that is within their four walls. Here are four great examples of ways to escape the writing desk within the home:

 

Enjoying Your Lunch Break

 

Imagine what the office boss would say if, when taking your lunch break, you crashed on a sofa and watched an episode of Breaking Bad. It probably wouldn’t go down so well, so it’s just as well you’re a freelancer who can do whatever you like. Take pleasure from the little things, like the ability to be a couch potato once in a while, and enjoy your lunch breaks in maximum comfort before heading back to the grind. You should also invest in some great kit, such as a big screen TV and something cool to put it on. You can find the latter at https://www.retrodesigns.com.au.

 

Enjoy the Garden

 

During those warmer days, there’s no better way to take a break from work than sitting in the garden with an ice-cold drink and embracing all that is good with the world. The garden should be seen as the perfect escape from the working day without having to wander out to the local park.

 

When you’re not working, take the time to optimise your garden for taking breaks. Get plenty of flowers and plants growing, some nice furniture to sit on, and do whatever you can to attract local wildlife, in the form of the birds and the bees. A tranquil garden will set you up nicely for when you head back to the home office.

 

Make the Kitchen Your Friend

 

Many freelancers become domestic gods or goddesses because of the amount of time they spend at home. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill while you work, and one of the most popular is learning how to be a better cook. There aren’t many better ways to take your mind off your work than spending a bit of time prepping your meals or using your downtime to read up on recipes you’ve got your mind (and taste buds) on.

 

Create a Home Workout Space

 

Working from home can be deadly for the waist, as the commute to work is taken away and the ability to keep your own hours means that you focus more on getting clients and your work completed than tracking your calories and going to the gym. In order to kill a few birds with one stone, why not invest in converting a space in your home into a workout space. This way, you can spend time away from work burning calories, rather than drinking tea and eat biscuits on the sofa, even if that does sound like more fun, and a lot less painful.

Caravanning Queensland and Cub Campers celebrate half a century

  • Written by Georgie Rowlands


Caravanning Queensland’s annual Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow will this year mark 50 shows, while leading Australian camper trailer manufacturers, Cub Campers, also celebrates half a century of operations.
 
In March last year, a total of 49.78 million domestic caravan and camping nights were recorded in Australia from the previous year and Caravanning Queensland CEO, Ron Chapman, believes this number will continue to increase in the coming decade.
 
Mr Chapman began his career in the industry in 1966 as Public Relations Officer of the Chesney Caravan Group and said Australia’s love for caravanning and camping grew from the first Queensland Supershow held in 1968.
 
“The first two shows were very basic and were held on the lower carpark of Toombul Shopping Town, now known as Toombul Shopping Centre, with an estimated attendance of 2,000 – 3,000 show-goers over three days,” said Mr Chapman.
 
“Over the past 50 years the Supershow has grown in popularity with more exhibitors getting involved and more consumers choosing to invest in caravan and camping holidays.”
 
Tourism Research Australia data shows Australia’s international caravan and camping visitor economy is also on the rise, with results indicating that more than 377,000 international visitors chose to take a caravan and camping holiday within the 12 months prior to June 2017 financial year.
 
This high interest from both domestic and international visitors is reflected in the Australian caravanning industry’s continued efforts to provide high quality products and services, helping avid campers and caravanners travel and holiday in style.
 
Cub Camper’s Founder, Roger Fagan, says these needs from consumers has had a major impact upon the manufacturing standards for recreational vehicles over the past five decades. 
 
“Australian manufacturing has grown to be more innovative with computer machining and technology, meaning we can meet the needs of consumers in a timely and cost-effective manner for a complex model,” said Mr Fagan.
 
“In 1968, the first Cub comprised of a box trailer and tarp and took around nine hours to manufacture, whereas today it can take up to 150 hours to manufacture an intricate camper with additions such as electrics, modern day comforts and equipment to ease set up and pack down.
 
“While many factors have changed over the past 50 years, consumers can still count on good quality products, good re-sale value and great customer service from Australian manufacturers.”
Ron Chapman agrees with Mr Fagan, and believes the industry will continue to thrive as consumers take caravanning and camping to the next level.
 
“Having spent 50 years in the industry, each year I see something new and exciting that just makes holidaying so much easier,” he said. “Caravanning and camping provides families with a great and affordable travel option, I believe there’s going to be a lot more innovation presented in the decades to come.”
 
Caravanning Queensland and Cub Campers are celebrating their milestone birthdays together by giving away the largest show prize Australia has seen from an industry expo at the 2018 Supershow; a one-of-a-kind, 50th anniversary Cub Camper Trailer and a Volkswagen V6 Turbo Diesel Amarok with a total value of more than $100,000 RRP.
 
Caravanning Queensland’s 50th annual Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow is on from June 6-11 at the Brisbane Showgrounds which will be filled with more than 900 caravans, camper trailers and motorhome models as well as accessories, providing the most comprehensive recreational display for travellers.
 
To find about more about the Supershow, please visit the website: http://www.queenslandcaravanshows.com.au/

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