The podcast where we help families plan their adventures, whether it's for a week, indefinitely, or anywhere in between. Our goal is to show you that you don't need to be super rich or retired to take the trip of your dreams. As well as bringing you stories of everyday families who are already doing it, we also bring you must see highlights from places that we & our guests visit, & hints & tips from experts on topics such as how to get started, getting the right gear, home schooling, funding ...
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Whatever big things you’ve experienced, created, or accomplished, parenthood can feel like your biggest adventure yet. Join the adventure-loving, new-ish mother, Mari Johnson, and her guests for conversations on how to navigate the journey of parenthood while remaining true to yourself, wherever you are in the world. Learn, grow, and build community with other adventurous, creative, and global humans raising the next generation.
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Brighton Peachey: Solo Adventures With Kids & Outdoor Safety Tips
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This episode features Brighton Peachey, a mom to three boys, currently living in the woods of Maine. She's passionate about spending time in the outdoors with her family and has unique insight from her experience working in the ER and on Search and Rescue. We talk about how the outdoors helped her in the postpartum period, going on solo adventures …
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Marquita Wright: Mindset Tips & the Importance of Traveling With Kids
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Marquita Wright is an avid traveler who didn't let having twins slow her down. Her sons (now 5) took their first trip at 4 months old and have become quite the travel pros too. In this episode, we talk about how Marquita started traveling with her twins, how her sons have grown through travel, the importance of showing kids different cultures and p…
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Teresa Urbina: Perinatal Mental Health Counselor's Journey Into Parenthood & How it Shaped Her Career
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Teresa Urbina is a therapist who began specializing in perinatal mental health after experiencing her own postpartum challenges. In this episode, Teresa shares her story and how it inspired her to help others with their transitions into motherhood. We talk about the unique experience of having a baby during covid, struggles of going back to work po…
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Jennifer Mabus: Finding Balance Between Parenthood, Work & the Outdoors After an Unexpected Pregnancy
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Jennifer Mabus (aka The Whimsical Woman) is a thru-hiker, podcast host, and mechanical engineer who recently became a mama. She had big plans to hike the Continental Divide Trail when life threw her a bigger adventure. In this episode, we discuss Jennifer's unexpected and difficult pregnancy, being a working mother, integrating the outdoors into fa…
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Erica Hackman: World Traveler's Take on Parenting in New York, Ghana & Through a Pandemic
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Erica Virvo Hackman is a purposeful traveler and connector who has spent much of her adult life traveling and working in countries around the world. In this episode, she discusses being pregnant during the pandemic, creating a tri-coastal life, parenting in New York and Ghana, and how travel has changed her perspective on parenting for the better. …
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Marketa Daley: Thru-Hiking With Kids – Mindset, Practicalities & Preparation
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Marketa Daley (@daleywalk) hiked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with her husband David and three children under five. On this episode you’ll hear about Marketa’s mindset on fear in the outdoors, how she began hiking with her kids, and the collaborative efforts that David and her used to make it happen. Listeners will also learn how Marketa f…
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Katie Quinn: Being Pregnant in Three Countries, Living Abroad & Re-Focusing Your Career After Parenthood
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Author, food journalist, YouTuber, podcaster, and presenter Katie Quinn joins host Mari Johnson on this episode. We share our birth stories, discuss the differences of living in different countries, an unexpected use for olive oil, and rebranding "mom brain" into "rockstar brain." Katie Quinn specializes in food, travel, and exploring curiosities. …
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Intro & My Partner, Nick: How We Met, How We've Changed With Parenthood & Weaving Travel Into Our Everyday Lives
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On this intro episode you'll learn about me, your host, Mari, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect to hear on upcoming episodes. My first guest is the person who became a parent with me, Nick. We share how we met, when we're our best selves, why we love travel, and how to slow down time with travel. Nick also discusses the ways in wh…
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Welcome to Biggest Adventure Yet. In this podcast we will explore what it looks like to be your best self so that you can be the best parent. We will travel through this brand new adventure together while remaining true to ourselves. Join me and our guests to learn, grow, and build community with other adventurous, creative, and global humans raisi…
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The Great Escape Australia and their Escape to New Zealand
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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 with her husband Nathan and their young son have been travelling full time for 3 years in their cub camper Renee and Nathan have so much knowledge which they share quite generously through their blog an…
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Why You Shouldn't Ruin Your Travels by Going on a Diet: A Dietitian's View
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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 focus isn't on what people eat, but their relationship with food. In this episode we discover why dieting isn't the answer... even …
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How to Travel More and Spend Less by... House Sitting?
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"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. It's the places. Today's guest is Karen Parker, of https://worldschoolingcentral.com/. With her family of 4, they have travelled the world, and are now up to 37-38 house sits in this time. In this epi…
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Taking the Kids Travelling... While the Partner Stays at Home
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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 work. He comes and joins them on their travels. What an amazing set up! Today Lily from the blog https://www.maxandivy.com.au/ joins us…
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Before You Blog... Facebook vs. Website? with Coasting Australia
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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 is... it depends! If you do decide to start a blog on a website, we discuss some of the things to consider, and some of the mistakes to avoid. Today we're joined by Bryony from Coasting Australia. In th…
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How to Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)... with Galways Go Round
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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 not a cheap item, so you want to get it right. Today we're lucky enough to have back with us Adam and Sharon Galway, aka the Galway…
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Zahli's Big Lap: Searching for a New Home with Toddlers in Tow
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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 with 2 toddlers - Are the concerns about lack of healthcare in remote areas founded - Family life in a Jayco Expanda, and - Using a …
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Your Kids and Long-Term Travel: A Child Psychologist's View
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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 everything about the trip? Well, this is the episode for you! Today we're joined by Dr. Kimberly O'Brien, Principal Child Psychologist fr…
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Potentially Our Most Inspirational Guest Yet... Whydiss?
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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 (https://www.facebook.com.au/whydiss). She shares with us how these weren’t barriers to travelling Australia in a caravan, quite the opposite... they became her reas…
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You Want to Travel, BUT... an Interview with yTravel Blog
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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 goals? In this episode we’re joined by Caroline Makepeace of yTravel Blog (www.yTravelBlog.com), one of the world’s Top 10 travel blogs.…
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Doing Oz with a Dog... What's it Really Like?
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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 is a big topic, and one that's super important to make sure you have the truth before you make your own decision based on your pers…
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Our Top 20 Purchases Under $20 for Caravanning & Camping
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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. This lists what OUR top 20 things have been for us, so no, we're not asking you to buy any of them. And, to be honest, this list is constantly evolving. There's 2x new things that have just popped onto …
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Keep Your Beer Cold and Your Battery Charged
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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 warm beer. But how should you power it? The answer is... it depends. Can you rely on the built in low voltage cut-off that some fridge…
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Preparing for Remote Family Travel - with Chaos in a Tin Can
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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 (www.chaosinatincan.com.au). Hearing this prior to crossing the Savannah Way was an immense help for: a) Specific preparations, b) A…
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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 you want. Pokey and Sunshine created a new business from scratch, while on the road, and learned everything they needed to off the s…
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What’s it like being a full-time travelling father?
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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 been asked by people we’ve met on the road, usually by people with a smirk on their face and expecting an answer along the lines of “I just need a break” The answer? It’s the biggest benefit of travell…
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Travel Australia for $500 a Week? This Family Does!
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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 Budget, who have built a large Facebook following around their ability to live the life of their dreams on $500 per week. In this episode we cover things like: - How to avoid the biggest expenses - What…
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The Life Changing Effect of Travel - with Galways Go Round
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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 places you see, but the people you meet, and the journey itself... regardless of how long you go for. The preparation for travel (the decluttering, the journey into minimalism, letting go of 'stuff' and id…
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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 (Director from Camplify, https://www.camplify.com.au) to answer:- Do you have a say in who hires your RV?- Options for people who don’t …
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Towing a Caravan: Must Knows, Myths and Mistakes
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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 water tanks empty or full?-Carrying fuel, spare tyres, and tool box on the back of the van?-When is a Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) needed?-If I use air bags and my car is level, do I still need a WDH?…
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Making Money Travel Further - with 'My Rig Adventures'
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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 no longer have to worry about, and what the main expenses become.We also interview Emma from My Rig Adventures (www.myrigadventures.…
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Family Life on a Yacht... an Interview with Sailing to Roam
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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 documentary Maiden Trip by Laura Decker, this family of 5 from Adelaide, South Australia, made it their goal.From being in debt, 2 years later they're now sailing the Caribbean.In this episode they detail…
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Free Camping 101: Getting Started with 12V and Solar Basics
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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 with their caravan or camper (especially if it was factory fitted!) In this episode we cover: How to work out how much battery storage you need? What's the most critical piece of equipment in a 12V solar…
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Four Hands in a Tin Can (Family of the Week)
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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 with a plan to do a lap of Australia. After getting everything ready and planning their itinerary... within 2 days that went out the window. 2 1/2 years later they're still going.If you haven't alread…
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Funding Your Travels... by Working on the Road
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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 alleviate any concerns. Travelling Australia for 6 years with 3 children, they manage a Facebook group, Jobs for Families Travelling A…
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Our Crazy Campfire Clan (Family of the Week)
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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 just 4-weeks after making the decision. Now, they've traveled from Tasmania to the Northern Territory in their $1,500 soft floor ca…
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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 driver in the world. But… what happens when you are involved in an accident that you didn’t cause? What if someone pulls out in front of you and you have to try to stop suddenly? What if you have to swerv…
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Free Camping 101: Which Battery is Best Bang for Your Bucks?
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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, etc... or are you better off replacing cheaper batteries more frequently? What are the main mistakes people make with the care of …
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Preparing for Travel: Clearing the Clutter
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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. It’s a personal decision whether or not to sell up everything, put everything in storage, or somewhere in between. What did we do? We started with questions.“Are we taking this thing on our travels?”“If o…
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One Year on Our Bike (Family of the Week)
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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 Family of the Week. Although we're inspired by hearing the stories of all families and their extended travels, this family is the …
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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 should parents avoid when homeschooling (especially when travelling)?What are some of the best resources to use when homeschooling? What should you check for if you pick up workbooks from the big-box store…
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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 in.In this episode of A Big Peachey Adventure we're joined by Mandy, founder of Travel Australia With Kids (TAWK), found here: www.…
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07: Our Epic Lifestyle (Family of the Week)
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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 truck, caravan, and a 4WD. In this episode Carmen shares how they've created a mobile lifestyle that works when: * A family member works…
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06: First Aid Essentials for Travelling Families
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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 everyone should know * Additional training requirements for families with small children * Limitations in the current Provide First A…
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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.Millie Perry is a blogger who writes for caravanningwithkids.com.au, and examples of her work include articles such as:https://www.ca…
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04: Set Up Costs - You Don't Need to Spend a Fortune
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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 full-time) we discuss:* Our total set-up costs (car, van, and extras)* How this compares to some other families* What set-ups are others usi…
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03: Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance for the Non-Mechanic
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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 mechanic, including working for several years with one of the major automotive roadside assistance companies. As the owner of EMB …
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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 now and again, we're reminded it's not. Travelling Australia in a caravan with kids is actually a little crazy... and for some people…
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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 families make it work, as well as bring you hints and tips from the experts on everything from how to get started to being comfortable on the road. The aim of this podcast is to show the everyday fami…
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