Podcasts by The Family Travel Podcast

The Great Escape Australia and their Escape to New Zealand from 2019-01-12T20:55:59

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...

Why You Shouldn't Ruin Your Travels by Going on a Diet: A Dietitian's View from 2018-12-13T13:08:46

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 wit...

How to Travel More and Spend Less by... House Sitting? from 2018-11-24T13:12:27

"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 P...

Taking the Kids Travelling... While the Partner Stays at Home from 2018-11-16T13:12:03

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, whil...

Before You Blog... Facebook vs. Website? with Coasting Australia from 2018-11-01T05:35:06

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...

How to Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)... with Galways Go Round from 2018-10-22T12:03:15

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 ...

Zahli's Big Lap: Searching for a New Home with Toddlers in Tow from 2018-10-18T12:24:33

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: - Wh...

Your Kids and Long-Term Travel: A Child Psychologist's View from 2018-10-03T07:32:56

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 ...

Potentially Our Most Inspirational Guest Yet... Whydiss? from 2018-09-28T02:44:34

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:/...

You Want to Travel, BUT... an Interview with yTravel Blog from 2018-09-13T01:12:34

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 work...

Doing Oz with a Dog... What's it Really Like? from 2018-09-04T22:33:20

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 legge...

Our Top 20 Purchases Under $20 for Caravanning & Camping from 2018-08-28T15:30:13

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...

Keep Your Beer Cold and Your Battery Charged from 2018-08-20T22:26

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 t...

Preparing for Remote Family Travel - with Chaos in a Tin Can from 2018-08-14T02:18:25

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...

Using YouTube and a Drone to Fund Travel from 2018-08-04T00:21:16

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...

What’s it like being a full-time travelling father? from 2018-07-27T13:35:20

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, us...

Travel Australia for $500 a Week? This Family Does! from 2018-07-21T23:10:32

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 followi...

The Life Changing Effect of Travel - with Galways Go Round from 2018-07-18T03:51:46

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 j...

Is Caravan Sharing for You? from 2018-07-12T15:55:12

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’...

Towing a Caravan: Must Knows, Myths and Mistakes from 2018-07-08T15:56:11

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, sp...

Making Money Travel Further - with 'My Rig Adventures' from 2018-07-07T02:00:22

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 ...

Family Life on a Yacht... an Interview with Sailing to Roam from 2018-07-02T02:26:50

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 f...

Free Camping 101: Getting Started with 12V and Solar Basics from 2018-06-30T02:06:48

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...

Four Hands in a Tin Can (Family of the Week) from 2018-06-23T21:21:17

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 g...

Funding Your Travels... by Working on the Road from 2018-06-20T14:13:40

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 Wanderi...

Our Crazy Campfire Clan (Family of the Week) from 2018-06-16T14:58:41

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 starte...

Towing Capacity and Weights Explained from 2018-06-14T21:00

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 a...

Free Camping 101: Which Battery is Best Bang for Your Bucks? from 2018-06-12T23:45:57

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 ...

Preparing for Travel: Clearing the Clutter from 2018-06-10T21:37:59

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...

One Year on Our Bike (Family of the Week) from 2018-06-08T12:41:51

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 (@...

Homeschooling on the Road from 2018-06-02T00:20:48

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 (especia...

08: Kids Camp Free and More... with TAWK from 2018-05-30T23:29:06

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 sha...

07: Our Epic Lifestyle (Family of the Week) from 2018-05-29T01:28:58

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 th...

06: First Aid Essentials for Travelling Families from 2018-05-20T15:34:06

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...

05: MILSY Pezwardo (Family of the Week) from 2018-05-19T13:59:31

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 th...

04: Set Up Costs - You Don't Need to Spend a Fortune from 2018-05-18T14:03:38

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 (famil...

03: Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance for the Non-Mechanic from 2018-05-17T12:31:45

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 2...

02: FOTW - Our Story from 2018-05-16T13:19:49

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, an...

01: Preview - Coming Soon! from 2018-05-15T10:56:24

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 h...