This was supposed to be a small fix. You know… tighten a few things, adjust a couple of bits, move on. Instead, I ended up ripping the entire bathroom apart. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? If you want to see the chaos unfold (and trust me, there is chaos), you can watch the full video here: It Started With a “Quick Fix” I went in … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation: When a “Simple Fix” Turns Into a Full Demo
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
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