"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, touring the world using his vans as his travelling home. He has had three vans in Australia, four in North America and one in Europe. These portable homes have been built and designed to live, write, record and tour and his current van has an off the grid stage, pretty darn cool.  Ever wondered what life is like on the road for a musician, well this episode explores exactly that.  Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Kim and check out any shows he has coming up head over to kimchurchill.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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 story, it's something you hear about in a rom com movie.  Learn from Jade & Jake about their travels around Australia. Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Jade & Jake head over to @saltyvanlife   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Alaena & Antoine head over to @vantashjoey     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 inspiring. GIRL BOSS.  "Money is a renewable resource, you can make more money....time is not... time is not renewable" Saying yes to every opportunity Lisa recently embarked on a "Real Life Van Life" TV Show. This experience follows three van-lifers in two vans over 6 weeks across America capturing everything, it sounds extreme and we are thrilled to hear a sneak-peak about it in this episode.  Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Lisa head over to @lisamjacobs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 work every single waking minute of the day...I am sure many of us can relate. Chelsea has a zest for life that is contagious, you are going to love this episode if you are someone that needs a little push. If you are thinking about full-time or part-time van /bus life learn from people who are already doing it. You will get the top tips on what to do, what to not do and hear some funny stories along the way.  Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Chelsea over at @journeys_by_chelsea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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... they are now four years in. If you are thinking about full-time or part-time van /bus life learn from people who are already doing it. You will get the top tips on what to do, what to not do and hear some funny stories along the way.  Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Jamie & Camille over at @all.about.adventure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 already doing it. You will get the top tips on what to do, what to not do and hear some funny stories along the way.  Follow us on socials @ Augie Sundays and keep up to date with Matt & Ash over at @Seeka_bus  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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 creative, come up with new business idea's and try different things. They are total gems and we think you will love their story. In the podcast: Dan & Chelsea story The process of converting to full-time van life The planning process Travelling in a small space with your partner Biggest lessons learnt on the road Cost of the van and renovations How to make an income on the road Best place travelled to so far Advice on vanlife Check them out at Living.Simple_Van on Instagram Follow us on Instagram and Facebook : Augie Sundays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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 has such a positive outlook on life and as a single mum who co-parents had a lot of things to consider before diving into van life. There were naysayers and people with different opinions but Tash took the leap, faced a fear and discovered travelling on the road with her 6 year old daughter in their little "club house" has brought them closer together.  In the podcast: Tash of All Trades story Why van life? Planning Van Life Events Travelling with a 6 year old daughter Biggest lesson on the road Travelling solo Van build cost Income on the road Best person met on the road Advice Check out Natasha's adventures on Instagram @tashofalltrades  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook : Augie Sundays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If you are thinking about it.. just bite the bullet and do it. Don’t listen to others people’s feedback, everyone in life is on their own journey. I don't want to look back and think when I was only 26 I could have done a sweet adventure around the country but instead...we bought a house! It is knowing what is going to make you the happiest and for us it was having this adventure and experience. I It might be different for you" Meet Jack and Tracey who are Its Life Lets Liveon Instagram. Jack & Tracey and absolute legends!! You will feel the positive energy and vibe that radiates off these two when you listen to this episode.  A chance meeting overseas, a long distance relationship and the cutest love story...seriously it's what those romantic comedies are based off.  Jack was working as a full-time radio announcer in a job that he loved when he like many others was made redundant due to COVID.  Making the most of the situation they decided this was the time to do something a little wild ... such as buy a yellow banana looking bus (their words not mine, I love the banana bus) and travel Australia.  In the podcast: Jack & Tracey's story How much planning did you put into deciding to travel in a van/bus… what made you want to do this? What was it like being made redundant? Biggest thing you have learnt so far on the road? Hardest thing about van life so far? What is it like spending so much time together in such a small space? Where have you travelled so far and your fav spot you have been to? Where to next? How much did you spend on your van/bus? How are you going to make an income on the road or did you save and will travel until it runs out? Who is the best person you have met on the road so far? What is your advice to anyone thinking about converting to van life? Check out Jack and Tracey's adventures here: @itslifeletslive Follow us on Instagram & FB @AugieSundays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.