This is one of those upgrades that changes everything. Because for the first time…👉 my power system actually works the way it’s supposed to 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? The Old Setup Wasn’t Cutting It For a while, I was dealing with: 👉 Not ideal when you rely on it every day The Upgrade So it was time to stop patching things… and fix it … Continue reading New Inverter, New Batteries… And Now Everything Actually Works
Why My Batteries Keep Going Flat (And the Big Missing Piece) Few things are more frustrating in van life than this: 👉 waking up to flat batteries And for a while… this kept happening. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? 🗺️ What This Video Covers The Problem That Wouldn’t Go Away No matter what I did, the issue kept coming back: The Missing Piece The problem … Continue reading Why My Batteries Keep Going Flat (And The Big Missing Thing)
Buying this bus was a big decision. And like most things in this journey…👉 it’s been a mix of wins and “well, that’s not ideal” moments 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Why I Chose a Toyota Coaster There are a lot of options out there. But the Coaster stood out because of: 👉 On paper, it made a lot of sense What Works There’s a … Continue reading I Bought a Toyota Coaster…What Works (and What Doesn’t)
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
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