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There’s a Huntsman in my Car! (VLOG Ep. 7)

Last Updated: November 21, 2020

There’s a Huntsman in my Car! (VLOG Ep. 7)
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Eek! There’s a huntsman in my car. (Spoiler alert: it was a lot bigger than this little fella you see above).

This post was originally published in 2017. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content.

When I started this vlog, it was at the suggestion of a reader who said I should start a “storytelling podcast”. But for many of the first half a dozen or so episodes, I got sidetracked by all kinds of “useful” topics like What to Pack for Full-Time Travel, answering reader questions about Facing Hardship While Traveling, tips for Traveling Alone as a Woman, and more.

So this time, I wanted to just tell you a story. It’s part comedy, part horror flick, and part metaphysical drama. It’s the story of the huntsman in my car.

Now, a huntsman is a spider in Australia – one of the few non-venomous creatures there (which is good), but also one of the ugliest (which is bad). I was scared of going to Australia altogether for many years solely due to a friend’s story of a huntsman encounter, so when I eventually gathered up the courage to go, I was wary.

I came to actually like these grotesque creatures during my year and change living in Australia…..until…..well……I won’t spoil the story. Watch it below!

There’s a Huntsman in My Car (VLOG Ep. 7)

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About the Author: As a former CFP (Certified Financial Planner), Nora Dunn has traveled full-time for over 12 years. Now a celebrated author, speaker, and freelance writer, Nora teaches people how to travel full-time in a financially sustainable way. Read More…

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  1. Hans says

    April 28, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Yikes … don’t care if they are not poisonous, I would freak out if I saw one of these guys at close quarters!

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    • Nora says

      April 28, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Hey Hans,
      Ha ha! And the first time I saw a huntsman, I was far from graceful about it! 😉

      Reply
  2. ruth says

    May 4, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    Nora, here’s another Huntsman tale!
    http://www.traveltoons.com/2016/01/11/atherton-australia/

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  3. ruth says

    May 4, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Huntsman was a scare but after familiarizing ourselves with the posted chart (on every public bulletin board) of venomous spiders, rated in varying levels of potency, we encountered a Red-Back. They are quite obnoxious, dwelling under chair-seats, under table-tops, under bathroom sinks where we met our 1st one. They are small yet mighty!

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    • Nora says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      Hey Ruth,
      Yes, I encountered a few red-backs as well when I was in Australia…luckily I saw them first and was able to keep my distance! 😉

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