Before I bought the bus…I looked at a LOT of vans. And every single one taught me something. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? The Search Finding the right setup isn’t quick. It involves: What I Learned From Looking at So Many Vans Every van had: And seeing a range of them helped me understand: 👉 what I actually needed The Patterns After seeing enough vans, … Continue reading 10 Vans I Saw Before Buying My Bus (Toyota Coaster)
When van life wasn’t quirky enough, I decided to take it up a notch: distilling in a van. With an Air Still Pro in hand, I documented the whole process—from fermentation to my first distillation run—and yes, there’s plenty of bad hair and laughter along the way. Fermentation Check-In Wrapped up in a blanket to keep the wash warm, I checked on my first fermentation. … Continue reading Distilling… in a Van?!
I like trying things that haven’t been done before. And sometimes, that means bending the rules of van life just a little… Enter my newest experiment: distilling in a van. Why Distilling in a Van? I hadn’t seen anyone else do it. Sure, people must be trying it somewhere, but nobody’s made a video about it. That’s where I come in. Inspired by a recent … Continue reading Distilling in a Van? My First Try at Van Life Whiskey & Gin
Scotland is full of surprises, and this trip proved it. Beck and I set off from the border heading north to Edinburgh, armed with a van, a sense of adventure, and very little petrol. Border Crossing & Historic Stops Our journey kicked off with a quick stop where Mary, Queen of Scots’ also made a stop, where history feels alive — from perilous royal visits … Continue reading Van Life in Scotland: Castles, Ghosts, and Gigantic Sculptures
Sometimes the best adventures aren’t the ones you plan. Bec and I found ourselves van-lifing across Scotland, chasing views, whiskey, and whatever magic the Highlands throw at you. And oh my god… we stumbled onto the highlight of the trip. A Morning Full of Surprises We woke up expecting nothing out of the ordinary… and instead discovered something amazing just 25 miles away. Our route … Continue reading Van Life in Scotland: Chasing Reindeer in the Highlands
Sometimes a trip starts with no plan at all… and ends up being unforgettable. Beck and I set out for a few weeks of van life across the UK, chasing whiskey, castles, and epic views. Things got wild fast. Jet Lag, Castles, and Coffee Our adventure kicked off with a quick hop back to Australia and then straight into London. Beck needed a break, I … Continue reading Van Life Adventures: Whiskey, Castles, and Roman Walls
Life can change in an instant. One minute, I was travelling through Europe, living van life, chasing sunshine and stories…and the next, everything stopped. I’m not in Europe anymore.I’m back in Australia.And this post is the story of why. A Sudden Change of Plans I started this journey in Sydney — not exactly where I expected to be. I’d been travelling through Europe for 10 … Continue reading When Life Changes Instantly: Why I Left Europe and Came Back to Australia
It’s not quite working out the way I planned…but honestly, that’s kind of the point. Welcome to the Peloponnese — where cities were built by giants (apparently), myths feel real, and even the “wrong turns” lead to something incredible. Walking Through a City Built by Giants: Tiryns My camper (Kenny, of course) brought me to Tiryns — a UNESCO-listed site that’s over 3,000 years old. … Continue reading Giant Walls, Lost Civilisations & Off-Season Magic in Greece
Ancient ruins, epic myths, and stories around every corner… welcome to the Peloponnese — a place where you can barely move without tripping over something thousands of years old. This part of Greece is packed with history. Not the kind you read quietly in a museum, but the kind you walk through, climb over, and occasionally get completely lost trying to find. And honestly? That’s … Continue reading Exploring Ancient Greece by Van: Hidden Ruins, Epic Views & Unexpected Mistakes
What even is the Peloponnese? Before this trip, I couldn’t have told you. Now? I’d say it’s one of the most fascinating and underrated regions in Greece—packed with ancient history, dramatic scenery, and some seriously memorable travel moments. This was the start of my Greece van life adventure, and it began with a mission: get across the country, navigate what felt like a hundred toll … Continue reading Van Life Greece: The Peloponnese, the Corinth Canal & Ancient Wonders
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