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A Day in the Life of Van Life Chaos: Leaks, Destruction and Distilling

Ever wonder what a “normal” day living in a bus looks like? Well, let me show you—spoiler alert: it’s rarely normal. Morning Mayhem I ended the day by practically ripping apart the bus. Honestly, it looked like a total disaster. But the day started with everything going wrong. I was worried about my mum, who usually wakes up early to feed the birds, but today … Continue reading A Day in the Life of Van Life Chaos: Leaks, Destruction and Distilling

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Bus Build, Toyota Coaster, Vanlife Australia, Vanlife Repairs

Bus Bathroom Renovation Complete: I Finally Built a Shower That Works

This is part of my full bathroom rebuild — you can read the full breakdown, including mistakes and what I’d do differently here I thought fixing my bus bathroom was going to be easy. But if you’ve ever taken on a bus or van bathroom renovation, you’ll know how quickly things spiral. We found rust.We found leaks.We found plumbing problems. And before I knew it, … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation Complete: I Finally Built a Shower That Works

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Bus Build, Slow Intentional Living, Toyota Coaster, Travel Stories, Vanlife Australia

Bus Bathroom Renovation: When a “Simple Fix” Turns Into a Full Demo

This is part of my full bathroom rebuild — you can read the full breakdown, including mistakes and what I’d do differently here Last week, I thought fixing my bus bathroom would be a quick and easy job. But if you’ve ever tackled a bus or van bathroom renovation, you’ll know how quickly a small fix can turn into something much bigger. This week, I … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation: When a “Simple Fix” Turns Into a Full Demo

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Bus Build, Vanlife Australia, Vanlife Solar

New Inverter, New Batteries… And Now Everything Actually Works

Last week I had absolutely no idea where my power was going. My batteries were going flat, my solar wasn’t making sense, and I was basically guessing every time I turned something on. So I did what any sensible person would do after reading hundreds of comments telling me what I’d done wrong. I went shopping. This week has involved new gear, rewiring, learning more … Continue reading New Inverter, New Batteries… And Now Everything Actually Works

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Bus Build, Solar, Toyota Coaster, Vanlife Australia

Why My Batteries Keep Going Flat (And The Big Missing Thing)

I’ve got a new bus. New setup. New solar. New batteries. And somehow… my batteries keep going flat. In the last video I discovered something that made absolutely no sense. My fridge barely uses any power. The lights use almost nothing. I’m not running anything crazy. And yet, the system clearly isn’t working. So instead of starting with panels or batteries or controllers, I started … Continue reading Why My Batteries Keep Going Flat (And The Big Missing Thing)

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Bus Build, Vanlife Australia

I Bought a Toyota Coaster…What Works (and What Doesn’t)

This is the bus I bought — and I absolutely love it… mostly. When I came back to Australia after travelling Europe in a van, I knew I wanted something different, but I didn’t quite expect to end up with a bus. Specifically, a Toyota Coaster with some genuinely brilliant features and a few design choices that make me scratch my head every single day. … Continue reading I Bought a Toyota Coaster…What Works (and What Doesn’t)

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10 Vans I Saw Before Buying My Bus (Toyota Coaster)

This video comes from a moment of genuine uncertainty — the kind that decides whether a chapter continues or quietly closes. Several chapters it turns out in my case. I was back in Australia, wondering if my van life adventures were about to end, or if I could find something that would let me keep going… just differently. Instead of rushing into a decision, I … Continue reading 10 Vans I Saw Before Buying My Bus (Toyota Coaster)

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Van Life in Scotland: Chasing Reindeer in the Highlands

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

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Distilling in a Van? My First Try at Van Life Whiskey & Gin

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

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travel, Van Life Scotland, Vanlife Europe

Van Life in Scotland: Castles, Ghosts, and Gigantic Sculptures

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

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