This is where I share my personal journey. I write about what it’s like to live in a van and my experiences and thoughts as I navigate life outside the norm. For each blog post I write, I follow two simple rules: Be authentic and be honest.
One question I get asked a lot from people who hear that I live and travel in my campervan is how I make the financial side of things work. So I thought I’d write a blog post about how I became a digital nomad and how I’m making remote working work for me.
Read MoreSince I’ve started to live and travel full-time in my campervan, my life has changed completely. I meet different people, I visit new places, and I have a lot more time and freedom. All of this has taught me something about regret.
Read MoreI knew Pete would be someone with a colourful life story even before we had met. The second I turned the corner on his steep gravel driveway and saw his not exactly ordinary home, I knew this would be someone with stories to tell.
Read MoreFor the second story in my ‘Different People’ series, I met with Julia who lives in her motorhome and works as a carer for sick and elderly people around New Zealand. Her’s is a story that proves it’s never to late to make big changes in your life, to reinvent yourself and to live YOUR life.
Read MoreThis is the first in a series of stories about people who are doing life differently.
Mike is an activist and politician who lives off-the-grid in the Far North of New Zealand. Read his story and learn about the lessons he’s learnt and the advice he would give others.
Read MoreI’m a big believer in being true to yourself! I believe that self-awareness is one of the most important ingredients of a happy life. However, lately, I’ve been thinking about the limitations of ‘being true to yourself.’ How do you know if you’re actually being true to yourself or if you’re just stuck in your comfort zone?
Read MoreI am looking for opportunities to do more public speaking. If you have any suggestion or connections, I would love to hear from you.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to do life differently sometimes, even when you know you’re doing the right thing for you? Because it means living life without a plan. And that can be hard, no matter how right it is.
Read MoreI realised this morning that it has already been a year since I bought Josie the van! In celebration of our 1st Anniversary, I thought about some of the highlights of the last 12 months…
Read MoreThe guys as Stuff.co.nz did a little video interview with me about my life in a Campervan and why I choose to live this way. Check it out.
Read MoreEver since I started living in my campervan, countless people have asked me how much does it cost to live on the road in New Zealand. So I decided to set up an online survey and find out what the average person living this way spends. Here is what I learnt.
Read MoreIt’s Friday and I spent the day at the beach. I almost didn’t go. I almost listen to the little voice in my head that was reminding me of all the things I should be doing instead – it’s a work day after all and fun is for weekends…
Read MoreSometimes I imagine what it would be like to live in a different kind of world. A world that’s better for all of us, every single one of us.
Read MoreBeing true to yourself and living life your way is hard - especially when it means being different. Being back in the city after living and traveling in a van for 5 months made me realise just how easily you pulled back into ‘normal’ and lose sight of who you are.
Read MoreIt’s been a while since the last blog post and since I haven’t been overly active on social media lately either, I thought it’s time for a general update. The most important things first: Josie and I are on tour again :)
Read MoreWe all find ourselves in situations sometimes where something in our life just doesn’t really fit anymore and we want change, we want something new. But how is that change or new going to find you if you just hold on to the old? You need to make space in your life for new things to find you.
Read MoreIt’s been five months now since I said goodbye to the career-focused 8-5 city life and moved into my van – And what an amazing five months it has been.
I’m about to take a little break for a few weeks so time for some reflections.
Read MoreAfter over four months of living the Vanlife, it was time to make some big decisions about the future.
As it turns out, living up to my new 'Be fearless. But don't be stupid' Mantra is easier said then done. But luckly a chance encounter helped me figure out the right next steps for me.
Read MoreI bought Josie, my campervan, 9 months ago and have been living in her for that last 4 months. Lots of people have asked my what I looked for when I bought my van and how I knew this one is the right one for me. So I thought it’s time write a blog post about it.
Read MoreOne of my favourite parts of the Vanlife is that I get to discover new places and experiences all the time. I’ve come to realise how powerful, humbling and inspiring that is.
That's why I’m going to challenge you to go on a little 'Something New' Adventure yourself...
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