The Wanderlust Life

This episode has certainly been a long time coming, I share my story and experience particularly since becoming a solo female traveller which wouldn't have been as easy and possible without the beautiful girls from Van Adventures. 

Last year when I was looking for a Van to take away to Agnes Waters / 1770, I was fortunate enough to connect with Mel and Anastasia from Van Adventures through camplify. They have a Mercedes Vito Van which sleeps 2-3 and is fitted out with an extensive amount of features and luxuries to make your trip comfortable and memorable.

Even the 4 years of not physically travelling around, we consider that nonetheless, a journey and a important one..

Richard and Liadhan and their 5 youngest children Miriam, Hannah, Esther, Eva and Danny have been Wandering and Wondering throughout Australia for the past 9 years, living life on their own terms.

They have also recently appeared on the popular "reality" TV show PARENTAL GUIDANCE where they showcase their parenting style and lifestyle. We take a deep dive into why they were labelled the "Nature Parents" on the show. Talking about how they are advocates for nature play, natural learning and respectful ways of being with Children. 

Richard and Liadhan share how they make travelling in swags work for them, their favourite places and why, the incredible experiences the kids are having along the way and what I feel one of the most interesting and special things that came out of the conversation was what travel actually means to them and their family. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode as I much as I have enjoyed recording it.

Time is precious, you will never get time back..

On this episode I chat with Shane from Wanderlust with Little Ones. 

Shane and his wife Cassie have previously done quite a lot of overseas travel and what they took away from that was

So 5 months ago they decided to quite their jobs, sell their house and the majaorty of their belonings to hit the road with their 2 kids Marley (4) and Byron (2.5) Leaving Sydney to chase the sun and are currently exploring Queensland. 

Travelling in a 20ft Franklin Razer Caravan with 3 bunks and an en-suite, towing the van with a Ford Ranger. They prefer to stay in free camps and National Parks and use the more commercial parks with the extra comforts every now and then. 

Shane and Cassie have no end date in sight however a minimun of 2 years is the plan and they fund their trip with the money that they received from the sale of their home and a voluntary redundancy. With the goal and vision to inspire and empower others to travel Australia full-time to then create an income through building a brand.

Shane shares some great stories with so much value and finishes off the call with a special poem that he wrote himself.

Have you ever throught about buying and converting a Vintage Caravan?  

On this episode I chat to Shae from The Long Road. Shae, her husband Jack and 2 Boys (ages 4 and 5) absolutely fell in love with Van Life after they did a trip to NZ 2.5 years ago.  Once they returned home they scrolled the pages of Gumtree which is where they found their 1981 Jayco Songbird 'Bertie"   

It has been quite a ride since doing the 6 hours round trip to collect their home on wheels. Shae shares the highs, lows and everything in between during their experience with renovating the van from start to finish.  

On this episode I caught up with Prue + Harris from Local Voyages - True Aussie Wanderlusters living their best life!

Prue is 20 and Harris 22. Both currently Uni students and working part time. They both have a love of travel and getting the most out of life. They find time in between their uni and work commitments to go on little adventures, discover the perfect waves and are on the hunt for Austalia's BEST COFFEE.

Prue and Harris are such an inspirational couple who are truly living their best life.

If you have any questions for Local Voyages or wish to follow their journey you can find them on Instagram - bit.ly/3gg9HrZ

If you would like share your travel story on this podcast, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime -

Email: hello@sarahjadesuccesshub.com

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After spending time in Bali as a family Jules proposed to her husband Stu that they QUIT THEIR JOBS, PACK UP THEIR LIFE, BUY A CARAVAN AND TRAVEL AUSTRALIA.

After 3 short months of planning they set off amongst the chaos in 2020. "It was definitely an interesting time to hit the road" "But it all worked out in the end" said Jules. As they ended up spending 16 months on the road.

Jules talks about how they sold both of their cars before they left and what they bought to travel in and why. 

They set off from the Gold Coast, mostly staying in Caravan parks along the East Coast of Australia, by passing Victoria and made a B Line for SA. Due to the current circumstances it really forced them to slow down whilst they were in SA and gave them the opportunity to really watch their kids thrive. 

W.A was next on their travels, chasing the sun up the West Coast. Jules shares the highlights of the West. Letting you in on some secret spots where they were able to pull the caravan right up on the beach, enjoying their days in the water snorkelling and being surrounded by animals and sea life was truly incredible.

Stu and Jules tackled the Gibb River Road. The feeling of nervous energy and being so remote made this part of the trip one of her BEST memories. 

Jules tells a story.. which wasnt so funny at the time but makes for a great story.. when they found themselves in a spot of trouble as they drove out of Lawn Hill, driving off track and into the middle of nowhere without any phone reception. 

Some great tips on how to travel on a budget as Jules touches on how much money they had planned to travel with whilst they werent working and what their weekly budget was. 

No school for their 2 Daughters as they recieved an expemption from the school they were enrolled with and therefore experienced the unschooling method of education. 

Stay until the end of this eposide to find out what is in store for Van n Aus now that they have finished up their life on the road.. or have they 😉

"The world is so incredible, but I want to see my own country"

28 year old Sydney gal, Grace Cutler has always been a traveller at heart.

Grace shares a little about her wonderful childhood growing up which at the age of 18 years old inspired her to explore overseas and Australia.

From travelling through NSW in a tent, to living and working on a yacht in the Sydney Habour to now living on a luxury tropical island in North Queensland. Grace also shares how she has used her skills and open mind to new opportunities to fund her trips.

"We have watched them learn and develop so much in the last 6 months" " They love it and want to learn more, which is nice"

WOW!! This episode is jam packed with so many tips and advice on Home Schooling KIDS on the road!

Brodie Scott and her family Tim, Marley and River ditched the daily grind for a life on the road. They have been travelling for 6 months, leaving Victoria and are currenlty in W.A. 

After doing lots of research and exploring different options, Brodie chose to homeschool her 2 boys Marley Grade 1 and River who is in Kindy.

Brodie and Tim are by no means experts when it comes to teaching their kids, they are doing the best they can, tailoring it to suit the boys different levels and their lifestyle. Which is why they love homeschooling and its flexibility. 

They made the decision to stick to the routine of Monday - Friday, Weeekends and School Holidays. Their main day to day focus is reading, writing, spelling and maths, following a learning plan which they created themselves.

Brodie is really enjoying helping Marley and River learn and develop in ways that she wouldnt normally get to experience if they were in mainstream schooling. 

In this episode you will learn so many ways to home school through certain books, app's and websites that the Scott Family use for their kids as well as plenty of outdoor fun in nature and exploring Australia. 

On the first episode of this mini series SCHOOL ON THE ROAD WITH KIDS, I chat to Robbie Pollock from Young Driven + Livin. Robbie and her husband Luke are parents of 2 beautiful girls Cruze 11 y/o and Indie 10 y/o.

The Pollocks have been travelling on the road in their 40 Foot Bus since 2018 and the girls have been doing distance schooling for nearly 4 years.

Robbie explains how education on the road, has certainly been a journey however the girls have definitely found their groove with it now. 

They chose NEPSODE (North East Public School of Distance Education) as the mission/vision that the principle has for the students aligned with what the Pollocks believed in, therefore it was a no brainer that Nepsode was the school for them.

We talk about what a typical day looks like with the girls. Their systems and how Robbie and Luke encourage the girls to work independently with their teachers via phone and video calls. 

PLUS.. as their travels come to an end, find out what is next for Cruze and Indie as Cruze finishes up her last year in primary school and Indie heads into Grade 6.

This episode I am chatting to the beautiful Jayde Quinn from Lapping the Island. Jayde has been travelling full time with her partner Dereck and their 3 children since 2018. They have endured many ups + downs along the way however with that comes a lot of experience, tips and advice to share with you.   

I want to say a huge “Thank you” to Jayde for bravely sharing her story. We dive deep into a lot of different topics, particularly reliving the 2020 bushfires, driving long hours to beat border closures, 10 weeks exploring Cape York, School of the Air, Paid gigs and TV opportunities with Lotus Caravans, driving on the roads less travelled and SO MUCH MORE!  You will honestly find this episode so inspiring, motivational and helpful.  

If you are at lisenting at home, grab yourself a coffee, sit back and relax or if you are in the car travelling, make sure you have plenty of snacks to get you through and most of all Enjoy!

Their Motto - LIFE IS TOO SHORT, LIVE LIFE NOW!

Meet travel couple Shane and Amanda. Amanda was born with Cystic fibrosis (CF) which is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. The couple experienced quite a challenging 2020 and after undergoing a successful medical trial they decided that Life is too short and to Live Life Now! It was time to Travel Australia and live the Wanderlust Lifestyle.

The couple are very keen travellers from the Gold Coast, Amanda is from a financial background and Shane from a IT background. 

On this episode Shane shares some of their highlights from NSW to SA. How valuable the information centre's are for learning more about the culture and community of each new destination.  Why they chose a second hand caravan and what type of car they tow with.  How they fund their freedom lifestyle and the different options and business models that you can do from your laptop. Shane also shares how Amanda manages CF and life on the road.

Listen to Shanes travel tips, advice, where to get the BEST Oysters in Australia and a whole lot more on this episode of The Wanderlust Life.

If you have any questions for The Braun Travellers or would like to follow their journey you can find them on instagram

SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS..  This episode is for YOU !!   

Meet 22 year old high vibing Holly Saphrone who has just recently embarked on her travel journey.   After travelling from Gold Coast to  WA right in the middle of co-vid, doing her 14 days quarantine to then buying a van and travelling back to the Gold Coast! 

Listen to her travel tips, advice and a whole lot more on this episode of The Wanderlust Life.

If you have any questions for Holly or would like to follow her journey you can find Holly on instagram

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Wanderlust Life Podcast. I absolutely loved chatting with Lucy from As We Travel AU. 

Lucy and I talk about a pivotal moment in their lives when herself and her husband Travis realised life really is too short... From that moment they planned to complete the build of their "dream home" only to sell it and create their "dream life".

If you are a keen fisherman like Travis and you are wanting to take a boat on the road, this episode is for YOU! Lucy shares how travelling with a boat was definitely a deal breaker for Trav, Lucy wasn't so sure however they now know it was the best decision that they have made!! 

Lucy, Travis and their son Fletcher have really immersed themselves in the Wanderlust Lifestyle. Listen to how they are trusting their gut and winging it when it comes to their travel plans. The pro's and con's to going from the East Coast to the West Coast in 45 degree heat and why choosing the Wonderland caravan was right for their family. 

These guys are list makers and box tickers.. but that doesn't mean they don't know how to have a good time along the way. They call themselves a crazy bunch and like to do things a little different. This episode is fun and full of unique ideas and stories when it comes to their full time life on the road. 

ENJOY!

If you have any questions for AS WE TRAVEL or would like to follow their journey you can find them on instagram 

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Wanderlust Life Podcast as I take you on a journey with Gemma from the full time Travelling Family VAN ROAM'N

If you are wanting to explore Tasmania.. This episode is for YOU! Gemma who was born and raised in Tasmania shares everything you need to know about getting over there, which way to travel and plenty of hotspots and must do's when visiting this stunning part of Australia. 

We also chat about travelling on the road with 2 younger kids, how they fund their trip and Gemma also shares how they were offered the opportunity to co - design the Caravan that they are travelling in which is the new Australian owned Willow RV.

We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Welcome to the first official episode for THE WANDERLUST LIFE podcast.

I (your host - Sarah Jade) will take you on a journey from the bottom of the East Coast of Australia to the TIP out to the NT Border and back into the Fraser Coast. 

Talking all things WHY HOW + WHERE we travelled. Discussing Caravans, Cars and touching on Distance Education as well as sharing some of my favourite locations for sunsets, secluded beaches, hikes, snorkelling, unique places to visit and so much more....!!

You honestly won't want to miss this episode as you will discover everything you need to know about travelling Australia and living the Wanderlust Life.

If you would like share your travel story on this podcast, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime - 

Email: sarah@mylifehealthhappiness.com

To stay in the loop of upcoming episodes as I interview your favourite travelling families and to learn how to create a life with more freedom and choice and becoming the happiest and healthiest version of you >> Head over to either Facebook or Instagram - My Life Health Happiness