The Van Life Series

In this episode of  The Van Life Series Podcast , we catch up with adventurers Jimmy, Tara, Kyla, and Josh as they share their unforgettable journey of van life, island hopping, and off-grid travel. From a picture-perfect proposal on the Great Barrier Reef to navigating the wild roads of Cape York , this episode is packed with jaw-dropping stories, laughs, and travel tips. - Discover hidden g...

Ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 and hitting the open road? In this episode, four friends—Kiara, Connor, Lou, and Brandon—reveal what  van life is really like. From waking up on remote beaches to dealing with breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, they share the highs, the lows, and the unexpected moments that make this lifestyle unforgettable. THE GOOD: Bucket-list destinations,...

In this episode of the Van Life Series , we reconnect with Kristen and Carissa, who first crossed paths while traveling the open road with their families. Living on the move, 24/7 with loved ones, created unforgettable memories—but what happens when the adventure winds down? Kristen and Carissa share what it’s really like to transition from life on the road back to everyday routines. T...

In this episode of the Van Life Series, your hosts dive into the real-life highs and lows of life on the road. From the thrill of free camping under the stars to the challenges of navigating long days of driving and figuring out where to sleep, they share the raw moments that make vanlife so unforgettable. Along the way, they reflect on how the lifestyle shifts their perspective on life, showing h...

Join your hosts,  Tourist The Bus  and  Coasting Outback , as they dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between of life on the road. In this fun and candid podcast, these two road-trip buddies, who met while traveling, share their stories of freedom, friendship, and vanlife. From choosing the perfect vehicle to navigating relationships on the move, they explore what it really means to live...

NEW SEASON INCOMING Welcome to The Van Life Series — the podcast where vanlifers interview vanlifers. Each episode, a new guest takes the wheel, choosing the topic and sharing their unique journey on the road. From building the perfect van to navigating life on the road, our guests are the experts — and they’re here to inspire you to take that leap. If you’re looking for the unfiltered truth about...

Dive into laughter with Jordi & Jono of Scotch Travel! 🚐 This hilarious duo is turning a Toyota Coaster into their rolling haven, all while sharing the ups and downs of van life. Get ready for good vibes and lots of laughs.  Follow their adventures at @scotchtravel and keep up to date with The Van Life Series Podcast on Instagram.  Keep adventuring!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Embark on a captivating journey across Australia with Rory and Lauren, an adventurous duo whose paths serendipitously crossed when Rory stepped into Lauren's shoes during her holiday. Join them inside their self-fitted Ford Transit van as they unveil invaluable tips for selecting your ideal travel companion – your van! Beyond the mechanics, this dynamic couple shares the raw realities of spending...

Embark on an inspiring journey across Australia with Wade, Dani, and their feline companions, Gatinha and Jon Snow. Tired of the daily grind of office life and endless traffic, this intrepid duo decided to seize the van life adventure. Originally planning a one-year escape, they discovered the magic formula to sustain their travels, enabling them to embrace each day as it comes and extend their jo...

Embark on an exhilarating journey across Australia with Lily and AJ, the dynamic duo behind CZECHAUSOUT, as they navigate the vast landscapes in their self-converted Toyota Coaster. Tune in as they share their extraordinary story – a tale of breaking free from the 9 to 5 grind in pursuit of a life where travel is not just a perk, but an integral part of their daily existence. When Lily and AJ join...

It's been a since we dropped an epsiode of The Van Life Series. In this new season Camille has scoured the world to find those amazing van life stories. If you have ever thought about giving up the 9 to 5? About packing up your life and traveling the world in a van? The Van Life Series speaks to people who are challenging the “norm” and living their best life. Each week we will feature a new guest...

Meet Sue & Nigel from NAS_ADVENTURES Sue & Nigel are passionate van-lifers, you’ll hear it and you’ll feel it through the speakers. They met when they both worked for a travel company where Nigel drove the bus and Sue the fire cracker was the tour guide… classic rom-com style they went their separate ways & made their way back to each other many years later… u...

Meet Jaci & Ray from relatable_roamers You are going to love these two! Being together on the road pretty much 24/7 they share their top tips for couples surviving vanlife, how much money you need to take off on your adventure & the top places they have visited so far.  They are travelling Aus in a Sprinter 4x4 with Kaiser their huge German Shepherd and have a baby on the way.  &...

Meet Jimmy & Sarah from The Sandy Van  Ever got home from work after a big day and thought.... I want to ditch this 9 to 5 and travel Australia in a van? Well that's exactly how Jimmy & Sarah's journey to van life started. 9 months into their van life story, a super cute engagement story on the road and some top tips on what they have learnt so far.  Follow Jimmy & Sarah's va...

Meet Jacob from Jacobhestonvibes   Ever wanted to just jump in the car with your dog and hit the open road? Well that's exactly what Jacob Heston is all about.  As a part-time vanlifer Jacob enjoys the freedom that van-life living gives him and enjoys being able to adventure when it suits his lifestyle. He is a brill photographer, jump over to his page and chuck him a follow. He has...

Meet Alyce & George from Hire A Kombi.  You know when you meet certain people and you just know that they are really good people, really genuine and have the biggest hearts? Well that is exactly these guys! They are a husband wife team with two little one's based in Victoria. Alyce made a phone call to George to buy a Kombi he was selling... this is where the love story began and boy oh b...

"Don’t perceive it as being this beautiful aesthetic experience, it’s not what you think is on Pinterest. The beautiful moments happen naturally when you are deep in the flow. Get ready to be rough. Let go of a lot of luxuries & certainties. When you look back at all of them, they are part of the adventure" Meet singer songwriter Kim Churchill who is no stranger to van life living,...

"The best thing I've learnt is how much we can live without. I am so aware of the things that I once took for granted, we definitely now live a simple life" Meet Jade & Jake from Salty Van Life. Jade a primary school teacher and Jake an electrician were at a point in their lives that they weren't sure what they wanted to do... but they did know they wanted to travel. They have the cutest love...

Meet Alaena & Antoine from Van Tash Joey.  Alaena & Antoine are no strangers to van life. Individually they both adventured Australia a few years ago and instantly became hooked.  Back in the UK with some time off work Alaena had a typical 30 year old crisis not knowing what she really wanted to do but when Joey the van was parked up next to them ...it was love at first sight.&nb...

Meet Lisa, a former lawyer turned van-lifer.  If you are someone that needs a bit of inspo, this episode is going to get you moving. Lisa is a hustler and has built the life she always dreamt of, which is possible for anyone who really wants it. Lisa has created a six figure salary for herself which has allowed her the freedom to explore van life and use her time to do what she wants, it is i...

Ever wondered what it is like to be a 24 year old female doing solo van life? GOALS.  Chelsea always knew that society's "norm" was not for her but like many of us had excuses and pretend boxes to tick before the leap could be taken.... Do I need a partner first?  An established business? More money?  Before leaving on this adventure Chelsea was a self-titled work-a-holic who would...

Fed up with the boring 9 to 5 grind? Meet Camille & Jamie! An electrician and travel agent who felt like they were living to work and were craving balance in their lives. Whilst on their honeymoon on a remote island they started daydreaming about what a life with more freedom could look like... 6 months later they made the leap. This adventure started as a lap around Australia for a year... th...

Ever wanted to ditch your job and escape to a deserted island? Well, that is exactly what Matt & Ash from Seeka Bus are doing. WHAAAAT, NO WAY?! Sick of the corporate world and wanting to see Australia they decided to pack up all their belongings build out a bus and convert to bus life living.  If you are thinking about full-time or part-time van /bus life learn from people who are alread...

"We both got to a point that we were searching for something more and we were ready for a new adventure ...van life was the perfect fit for us" Meet Chelsea & Dan who are Living. Simple_Van on Instagram. This Aussie couple decided to give van life a crack when they met and realised they both had the same love for giving this lifestyle a go. They are embracing the time they now have to be creat...

"Just go for it.. write down a pro's and con's list, go onto Youtube and watch people's video's of their experiences - take in all the information. Have the knowledge in your head and move forward." Meet Natasha who is  Tash Of All Trades on Instagram. Tash is a Californian native, single mum who decided in the middle of a pandemic to move full-time into van life. MUM GOALS! Tash ha...