The Family Travel Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do a lap of Australia in a campertrailer with a young child?

Today we’re joined by Renee, who along …

Isn't the reason you travel because you love experiencing all life has to offer? Well, before you go and ruin it by going on a diet, listen to this first!

We interview Laura Jean, a dietitian with a difference. Laura's …

"We think we've saved somewhere between $20,000 to $30,000 per year, over the last 3 years, because of house sitting"

Wow.

It's not just the savings. …

If your partner has to work, that may not mean you can't get out and see Australia. Because that's what this family does.

Lily takes her two toddlers and their combi van for mini-adventures, while her husband is at …

If you want to share your journey, is a Facebook Page the way to go? Or should you start a Facebook Group instead? What about a website?

The answer …

A Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) is a great way to relax, get some exercise, escape the kids, or hang out with the kids. They're pretty awesome!

But... there's length, shape, width, and construction to think about. They're …

Life is going to be hectic at home, so you may as well be in a caravan seeing all that Australia has to offer!

Today we're joined by Ebony from Zahli's Big Lap (@zahlisbiglap). We find out:
- What it's like travelling …

Have you ever wondered if you're doing the right thing by taking the kids out of their stable home environment for long-term travel?

What about whether or not it's worth it for kids that are too young to remember …

You can’t travel because you have health issues? Have a teenager? Single Parent?

What if all three?

In one of our most inspiration interviews yet, we’re joined by Rochelle from Whydiss (…

So you want to take that trip, but worried about all the things that can go wrong?

Even if you are already travelling, are you still feeling held back from making some other big decisions or working towards bigger …

What do you miss out on if you take your dog around Australia in a caravan or camper?

This is a question that we and many others have asked!

Weighing up the pros and cons of taking a four legged friend around Australia …

We've always been reluctant to let "stuff" into our car or caravan unless it would make life easier, or reduce the steps in our set-up and pack-up.

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Do you need a car fridge? The answer is no.

Not if you like having less storage space for your travels, paying more for your groceries away from the major centres, and limiting the food you can take on day trips. Or …

Preparing for remote travel with family (or without)?

The Oodnadatta Track, the Tanami Desert, and the Gibb River Road... these are just three of the roads travelled by Aaron and Jacq, also known as Chaos in a Tin Can (…

This is not necessarily an episode about how to use a drone.

This is an episode about how if you want to travel Australia, there’s options if you put your mind to it... and you can use YouTube to learn almost anything …

So... what’s it like going from being a dad (or mum) working two jobs to being with your kids full time?

Don’t know how many times this question has …

If you think you can't afford to do a lap of Australia, then this interview may provide some inspiration!

We're joined by Chloe from Bush'n it on a …

Don't have a whole year to do a full lap of the country? Can't commit to becoming a full-time traveller?

The good news is that it's not just the …

Thinking of purchasing a caravan, motorhome, or campertrailer & want to try-before-you-buy?

Wondering what you’d do with it after an extended trip?

Already have one sitting in your driveway?

We’re joined by Dave Eddy …

What are the common mistakes made when towing a caravan?

What should everyone know before they tow?

In this episode we cover:
-Should you tow with …

Travelling is cheaper than living at home? Surely not!

A frequently asked question that's asked is around how much does it cost to travel on an ongoing basis.

In this episode we talk about some of the expenses that you …

Ever dreamed of living on a yacht, but think you couldn't afford it? Or think that it's just not doable with a family?

After randomly watching the …

Before you buy anything 12V you should check out this episode! You know who else should listen to this one? Anyone that has a 12V system that came …

Travelling full-time with teenagers and a dog?

Today we're joined by Annie and Liam, part of this family of four who set off in 2016 ]in their caravan …

Worried about how you'll fund your trip? Thinking that you'd like to work on the road, but are worried that you won't find work in your current field... or at all?

This interview with the Wandering Jocks will surely …

If you're a family wondering whether doing a lap of Oz in a camper trailer is possible, check out Our Crazy Campfire Clan (our Family of the Week).

After putting it off, they moved out and started their amazing journey …

As long as I don’t pack too much I should be okay, right? ATM, GVM, GCM. I don’t need to worry about that stuff, do I?

Well, you might be the best …

Do you have a deep cycle battery? If you do (or are planning on buying one), then check out this interview.

Are the more expensive types of batteries worth it when you weigh up things like depth of discharge, longevity, …

Where do you even start?

It seems like such a big task, going through the whole house and getting things ready to sell, donate, or put in storage.

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Want to know what it's like to do a lap of Australia camping in tents? How about riding a bike around Australia? How about both at the same time?

We're joined by Diana from One Year on Our Bike (@oneyearonourbike) as our …

How can you ensure your homeschooled kids don't fall behind their peers?

Where should you start when planning your kid's curriculum?

What mistakes …

Hate paying the extra fees for kids when you stay at a caravan park?

It's hard to believe that the little ones use an extra $10-$25/night each in resources isn't it? As a family it definitely shapes which parks we stay …

A Big Peachey Adventure is joined by Carmen Baxter from Our Epic Lifestyle (@ourepiclifestyle) as our Family of the Week.

Our Epic Lifestyle are a family of 4 travelling around Australia, with their 2 dogs, with a …

Whether you’ve done a first aid course before or not, we’re sure you’ll get something out of this, as we cover things like:

* The main injuries and causes of illness for travelling families
* The first aid skills that …

A Big Peachey Adventure is joined by Millie Perry from MILSY Pezwardo (@MILSYPezwardo) as our Family of the Week.

MILSY Pezwardo are a family of 5 travelling and working around Australia, with their dog, indefinitely.

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As it turns out, we didn’t need to spend $90,000 on a new van and $100K+ on a V8 Landcruiser to travel Australia (although they'd be nice!).

In the latest episode of A Big Peachey Adventure (families travelling …

In this episode we have with us Eddie Barr, owner of EMB Mobile Mechanic (@embmobilemechanic, embmechanic@gmail.com), to talk about vehicle preparation and maintenance for travellers.

Eddie has 22 years’ experience as a …

This isn't normal?

After we decided to do a lap of Australia in a caravan, our Facebook feeds were filled with groups to do with this topic. After a while it seemed like everyone was doing it, and it was normal.

Every …

Welcome to A Big Peachey Adventure, families travelling full-time. ​

This is a preview of our new podcast that we've created to show you how everyday …