The Van Life Series

"Get out there and experience it, just try it. Test it out and see if it's for you" 

Meet Kate from "We Roll With It" 

THIS IS ONE BADASS VAN, seriously this thing is like a tonka truck and I am girl crushin' over this adventure machine. 

Kate is an Aussie living abroad in the US, she has a super interesting story of transitioning from the fashion industry to now running a creative agency from the road. 

In the podcast:

• Why did you decide on Van Life? What made you want to switch to this simple way of living?
• Did you have any set backs / how much preparing did you have to do?
• Tell us about your 4WD van?
• Best addition to the van van?
• Hardest thing about living this lifestyle, what is something you miss?
• What is it like travelling with dogs? Is it hard?
• Do you think you are now living a happier life? Why?
• What is your advice to anyone thinking about converting to this lifestyle?

Check out Kate's adventures here: @werollwithit

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"Money is replaceable you can make it back, but time and experiences you've got to gobble those up and take them when you can. Living the simpler life for us has given us a happier life, we are fulfilled - we have everything we need" 

Meet Karstan, Max and their 11 month old baby girl Zuri 

You may recognise this couple as Karstan and Max were previously on the TV show The Block. 

They have a zest for life and are an adventure seeking family currently travelling in a kombi in outback Queensland, Australia. 

They bought their first Kombi in 2009, did a lap around Australia and were absolutely hooked.

True to their word that becoming parents wouldn't change a thing, they are still on the road living their best lives. 

They are total sweet-hearts, fam goals and I know you will fall in love with their story.

In the podcast:

• Karstan & Maxine's story
• How old is your bub/ when did you first start taking her on trips and what is it like travelling with a baby?
• What essential baby items do you suggest people get if they are thinking about travelling with a baby?
• Where do you camp? Do you used paid or free sites?
• Where is the best place you have travelled to in the van so far?
• What is it like travelling with a dog? Any tips for people thinking about travelling with an animal?
• Hardest thing about van life?
• Best person you have met on the road? 
• Do you think you are now living a happier life when living more simply? Why?
• What is your advice to anyone thinking about converting to van life or thinking about this kind of lifestyle?

"We have less stuff, less things to worry about, more time to focus on what really matters, more time with our little one, plus get to experience getting out and just seeing our beautiful bloody country. Australia is amazing and we can't stress enough just how important it is to get outside and see your own country"

Check out Karstan, Maxine & Zuri's adventures here: @karstanandmaxine

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"I am definitely happier living this lifestyle, van life has given us the space and energy to live more intentionally, we've gained the tools and ability to focus on what matters most to us" 

Meet Dustin & Noami from Irietoaurora & Diversify.Vanlife

These two are doing some incredible things for the Van Life community and share brilliant content. 

Dustin and Noami are digital nomads, eco warriors and have been travelling on the road for nearly five years with their dog. 

They were working a 9 to 5 in New Orleans and decided it was time to take off and explore the national parks. They gave themselves six months and here they are five years later.

Noami created Diversify Vanlife in 2019 in response to the lack of representation of black, indigenous, asian, latin, or other people of colours within the nomadic community as well as other marginalised individuals in the road travel community. It has grown into a supportive community and movement of BIPOC, LGBTQIA, disabled and previously unheard voices taking up space and shifting the narrative.

In the podcast:

•  Noami & Dustin's Van Life story
• Are you are happier living this simpler life?
• How much did your van cost and what is your favourite addition to the van?
• What is it like living in each other’s pockets and spending 24/7 together?
• Tell us a little bit about the Diversify Van Life?
• What is the biggest thing you have learnt so far with your experience on the road?

"Sharing this unconventional lifestyle has strengthened out relationship more than I thought possible"

Check out Noami & Dustins Adventures: @irietoaurora + @diversify.vanlife

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"Nothing feels like a chore in the way that it used to, getting up in the morning isn’t so hard because I know that maybe I have work to do but my day is not all about work I am not going to spend the bulk of my day at work away from my dogs and my best friend"

Meet Bree! Bree is 26, non binary from Colorado, USA.

Bree, Guilly and the two doggos Zeus and Apollo have just started living on the road. 

Bree graduated college was working in they field, had a cool apartment and a good community of friends but knew that there was something more. 

With an apartment lease coming to an end Bree knew they needed to do something big and needed something to change. 

Something I am sure most people can relate to is working so much that you are so tired so when you get time off, you are too exhausted to actually do the things you want to do.

"I can definitely say I am happier, I am in love with this new life.The most important things, which we have found rapidly are not really things they are just there.It’s a huge jump, it’s a lifestyle change, its not only that it’s a departure from this norm that we as a collective are conditioned to believe is the way to go, the right way. That change feels big and scary and sometimes you just need one more vote to tell you to do it"

In the podcast: 

• Bree's story
• The why?
• How do you make an income on the road?
• What’s the plan? 
• The cost of van renovations and time
• What is it like travelling with your two dogs?
• Who is one other person in the van life community who inspires you and that we should follow and check out?

Follow Bree's adventure on Instagram @doesthiscountasvanlife 

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“We initially didn't think that this would be our life. We started travelling on the road in 2008 when our child was 1, we now have 3 of them".

Meet family of 5... Dan, Marlene & their three children

This is FAMILY GOALS, wait until you hear Dan & Marlene's story. 

Dan and Marlene were parents of a their first child a newborn when they first hit the road beginning with little getaways. Fast forward 12 years... plus a couple more children and they are living full-time on the road. 

2008 was pre-Instagram... so how on earth did they work out where to go? 

Ever wondered how to home-school kids from the road? How to make a residual income on the road and how to feed a family of 5 with a small kitchen space? 

Check out their Instagram @Mali.Mish and follow us at @AugieSundays

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“I lost my housing overnight suddenly and was getting denied for a new places. I finally gave up trying to rent somewhere and thought if I am finally going to do it this will be the time”

Meet Isaac & Julie.

After being stuck with no housing options Isaac took all his money out of savings bought a van and built it out in two weekends. 

While on the road he met Julie in a hot springs, she literally jumped in his tub and the love story blossomed. 

These two don't just live in a van they live in a BUS, whaaaat.  As well as travelling around and adventuring, Isaac who is a musician recorded an entire record on the bus for the van life community.

In the podcast: 

• Julie & Isaac's story and why they decided on Van Life/Bus Life
• How long do renovations take and the cost
• Isaac records a record on the bus called Skooliana Sessions EP
• How to make an income on the road
• Are you happier now then when you were working a 9 to 5
• What is the hardest thing about this lifestyle
• Advice to anyone thinking about converting to van life/bus life/ living on the road

Check out Isaac & Julie's adventures: @skooliana

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"You can actually live a life that is different from what society expects you to do. When working as an employee you are making your bosses dream become a reality, not your own. We have realized we can actually turn what we love into our career!"

Meet Tia, Jordy their dog Stella.

Tia & Jordy met couch surfing, you heard right Tia literally landed on Jordy's doorstep and the love story began. 

The saying "age is just a number" rings true for these guys with an eleven year age gap. 

Ever thought about travelling with a pooch? Well the Captain of this van is Stella the Pomeranian x Poodle. They give you the tips for what you need to do when you need a dog sitter on the road. 

They are the sweetest couple with a love of van life and will inspire you to stop making excuses, live with less, enjoy being a little uncomfortable and learn on the way.

"Having no plan at all it is the best plan for us as this is where the magic happens"

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"It’s amazing to take charge of your own life, when I was working 9 to 5 I would fantasize around what I am doing now"

When she left for van life she had two pay checks to her name, 2 PAY CHECKS.

Stop pining over people on Instagram living your dream and do it. 

Follow us on Instagram @AugieSundays @Emmagoes

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"Go to college, get your career, retire, die" 

Meet Madelyn + Caleb from Patchwork Canteen, they join Augie Sundays from Texas.They had gone to university, working 12 hour shifts and doing jobs that didn't bring them any happiness. They knew there was something more for them out there.

These two are absolute sweet-hearts and you will fall in love with them like we did. If you are considering the Van Life, you will be making plans after listening to this.

Their Instagram posts are what fairy tales look like. 

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Have you 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 on the road who will inspire you to take that leap.

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